Discover the Truth About Food for Diabetic Patients

Posted by Cory Santos on July 14th, 2017

Holly’s recipes for diabetic patients make it easy to do just that. All of her recipes are packed with flavor and give the dietary exchanges in the nutritional info. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) says it’s important to manage blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. This Chicken Fajita Pizza has lots of healthy ingredients to help manage blood glucose, sodium, and cholesterol levels. Looking for easy, delicious lunch ideas for diabetic?  This pizza is simple and satisfying. Recipes for diabetic patients can also feed everyone in the family!

The American Diabetic Association (ADA) explains that when you eat, your body breaks down foods into smaller units, one of which is called glucose. Diabetes is when glucose stays in the blood circulation and insulin is not able to transfer it into your cells. This is called hyperglycemia. Symptoms of hyperglycemia include sugar in the urine, frequent urination, and increased thirst. If left untreated, ketoacidosis can occur, also known as a diabetic coma. When your cells are not getting the glucose they need, your body starts to breakdown fat for energy which produces ketones. Our bodies are not able to handle large amounts of ketones and this is life-threatening.

The ADA also recommends exercising to lower your blood glucose. Exercise can help you to lose weight, increase your insulin sensitivity, have more energy, relieve stress, and reduce the risk for other diseases. However, it is important to not exercise if you have ketones in your body.

Managing your diabetes is important, but sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Holly’s recipes for diabetic patients are easy and made for those with busy lifestyles. This healthy recipe is full of fresh vegetables, lean protein, and is low in fat making it a great lunch idea for diabetics and the family. Check out Holly’s cookbooks and blog for more easy diabetic recipes for patients and a healthier lifestyle!

Chicken Fajita Pizza from KITCHEN 101 cookbook

Fajita and pizza together in one recipe can only mean instantaneous deliciousness making a perfect lunch idea for diabetics or your family.

Makes 8 servings

2 cups shredded skinless, rotisserie chicken breast

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced into strips

1 (10-13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust

2/3 cup picante sauce

1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese

1. Preheat oven 425° F. degrees. Coat pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In bowl, combine chicken with chili powder; set aside. In large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion and green pepper, cooking until crisp tender.

3. Unroll dough and place in pan; starting at center, press out with hands. Bake 6 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and spoon chicken and onion mixture over partially baked crust. Spoon picante sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories 219, Calories from Fat 26%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 41mg, Sodium 546mg, Carbohydrates 21g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 19g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat