Diabetes Prevention Diet Recipes - Delicious, Nutritious Smoothies As part of a smart diabetes prevention diet, smoothies are my favorite way to get a delicious, nutritious breakfast-to-go or mid-afternoon pick-me-up snack. These smoothies are rich, creamy and satisfying (and a whole lot better than the fat-filled sweets you may be thinking about eating). If you substitute soymilk and soy yogurt in these recipes for low-fat milk and low-fat yogurt (and I suggest that you do), this will decrease the saturated fat and make the smoothies more heart-healthy, without decreasing the calcium content. Getting an energy boost is simple and easy with these delicious recipes. So get out that blender and start whipping up a great smoothie! A great way to start your day!
Serves 2 Prep time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup lowfat silken tofu In a blender mix tofu and pineapple chunks on whip setting for about 20 seconds, until well incorporated. Next, add almonds, yogurt, flaxseed or coconut oil, coconut extract, vanilla and water. Continue to whip for 1 5 seconds. Freeze leftovers. (To reuse, defrost for about 10 minutes, then blend for about 40 seconds or until smooth.) *Vegans or vegetarians may substitute soy yogurt  ---------------- Sidebar ---------------- Avocado is rich in vitamin A for eye health, folate for cell renewal and supplies "good" fat. Oatmeal is high in fiber, low in calories and helps lower cholesterol. I encourage the free use of old fashioned oats in diabetes prevention diets because the whole grains also balance carbohydrates and slow the rise in blood sugar. Serves 2 Prep time: 5 minutes 1/4 cup fresh avocado mashed In a blender whip together avocado, oatmeal and milk. Add honey, banana and mango. Whip another 10 seconds or until smooth. Add nectar and mix 5 seconds. Freeze leftover smoothie. (To reuse, defrost for about 10 minutes, then place in blender for 40 seconds.) A lowfat, high-fiber snack for any time of day ------------------- Serves 2 Prep time: 10 minutes 1/2 cup frozen sliced or whole Allow frozen strawberries to defrost slightly (about 7 minutes on the countertop or 20 seconds in microwave on defrost mode). Meanwhile, in a blender mix grapes, tofu, blueberries and raspberries on whip for 10 seconds. Add strawberries. Mix 5 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and mix 5 seconds. Freeze leftovers. (To reuse, defrost for about 10 minutes, then blend for about 40 seconds or until smooth.) Serves 2 Prep time: 5 minutes 1/4 cup fresh avocado mashed In a blender whip together avocado, oatmeal and milk. Add honey, banana and mango. Whip another 10 seconds or until smooth. Add nectar and mix 5 seconds. Freeze leftover smoothie. (To reuse, defrost for about 10 minutes, then place in blender for 40 seconds.) A lowfat, high-fiber snack for any time of day ------------------- Serves 2 Prep time: 10 minutes 1/2 cup frozen sliced or whole Allow frozen strawberries to defrost slightly (about 7 minutes on the countertop or 20 seconds in microwave on defrost mode). Meanwhile, in a blender mix grapes, tofu, blueberries and raspberries on whip for 10 seconds. Add strawberries. Mix 5 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and mix 5 seconds. Freeze leftovers. (To reuse, defrost for about 10 minutes, then blend for about 40 seconds or until smooth.)
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Almond Pina Colada
renewal and supplies "good" fat. Oatmeal is high in fiber, low in calories and helps lower cholesterol. I encourage the free use of old fashioned oats in diabetes prevention diets because the whole grains also balance carbohydrates and slow the rise in blood sugar.
