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Your Diet and Type 2 Diabetes

Spice Up Your Type 2 Diabetes Diet

You probably already know that a type 2 diabetes diet is supposed to be healthy, but did you know it can taste good, too? Fresh seasonings and herbs can change the way you cook. Transform new foods into favorite foods or put a new twist on an old favorite by adding some zip with fresh seasonings. Not only can fresh seasonings and herbs add flavor to your meals, they may also help you cut back on fat, sugar and salt.

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Diabetes-Friendly Ways to Season Your Food

  • Buy lemons and squeeze their juice onto steamed veggies, fish, whole grain rice or pasta
  • Experiment with lemon pepper or mesquite seasoning on lean meats like chicken or turkey
  • Add chopped onions and garlic to meats and vegetables to liven them up
  • Bake pork chops with low-sugar or sugar-free barbecue sauce or low-fat Italian dressing to add flavor
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