Beans provide protein, amino acids, and fiber. They’re a secret weapon for blood sugar control. This…
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Sweet Potato Cake Lettuce Wraps
These hearty lettuce wraps are a great option for a fresh, but fulfilling meal. Top…
Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Creamy and textured like egg salad, this sandwich will make you forget the real thing.
Protein-Packed Quinoa Salad
This earthy, nutty flavored, grain-like seed makes a great rice substitute. It’s gluten-free, packed with protein,…
Spanish Roasted Garbanzos
Research has shown that simply the act of eating legumes like garbanzo beans will lower…
Baked Tofu
It doesn’t get any easier than this to add a tasty protein entree to your…
Zesty Garlic Sweet Potato Fries
A sweet potato is sweeter but much lower on the glycemic index than a potato.…
Spicy Quinoa “Taco Meat”
The ever-versatile quinoa gets another twist as a ground beef substitute. Take this protein-packed, low-glycemic…
Black Bean Chipotle Dip
Give your whole grain crackers and fresh cut veggies something different to cheer about. The…
Tangy Herb Salad Dressing
This versatile dressing can be used on salads but also works great as a dip.