These delicious low carb recipes will have you feeling grateful.
Just thinking about the smell of turkey, cranberry stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, may bring on a surge of joyful memories of time spent with family or friends. But if you live with diabetes, there’s a good chance you’re already counting the carbs in your Thanksgiving meal.
If you live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, holiday meals can present a bit of a challenge when it comes to managing your blood sugar levels.
With a few minor adjustments and some creative diabetes-friendly recipes, though, you can relax and enjoy this day of thanks.
To keep the carbs low, this stuffing recipe uses sweet potatoes and sausage rather than including bread.
This salad is a fun way to mix up how green beans are typically made. It’ll complement your other dishes well.
This make-ahead pie contains only 20 grams (g) of carbohydrates per serving. It’s made with dates and tofu, and it’s gluten-free. Fun!
This simple recipe will add some crunch to your Thanksgiving table, and each serving contains only 8 g of carbs. Enjoy!
These savory scones will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving breakfast (or a satisfying meal for the day after!). They’re gluten-free and have only 17 g of carbs per serving. Yum!
It can be tricky to manage diabetes during Thanksgiving, which is traditionally a time filled with high carb foods like turkey, cranberry stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. For people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, maintaining blood sugar levels can be difficult.
With some adjustments and these diabetes-friendly recipes, you can still enjoy the holiday meal without compromising your health.