Type 2 diabetes often coexists with disorders such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and other metabolic conditions. Women with diabetes are more likely to carry an additional burden of life with conditions such as polycystic ovary disease. Therefore, the treatment of diabetes is crucial for women not only to prevent the risk of diabetes-related complications like heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, but also to prevent hormonal imbalances that lead to complications due to menstrual abnormalities and insulin resistance.Also read – Angry bridegroom refuses to get married
A healthy diet is the cornerstone of reversing diabetes and its complications – a diet that should include a good balance of foods aimed at improving insulin sensitivity, reducing inflammation, and achieving optimal blood sugar levels. Monica Manchanda – Chief Culinary Officer and co-founder of LiveAltLife shares 3 simple snack recipes that you can include in your diet. Also read – Diabetic Diet: 5 Superfoods Women Should Include In Their Diet
Chocolate chia seed pudding
Chocolate chia seed pudding
Eating chocolate for breakfast is possible with our sugar free chocolate chia seed pudding.
Made from superfood chia seeds, this healthy and delicious treat is also suitable for breakfast, lunch time and dessert. The flawless version of this thick goo treat will keep you full and satisfied for a long time and save you from unnecessary snacks. Also read – 4 Easy And Quick Almond Recipes You Can Make This Valentine’s Day
Serve- 1
Ingredients:
- Coconut milk – 1/2 cup
- Chia seeds – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tbsp
- Cocoa powder- 1-2 tbsp
- Sugar stevia – 1 tbsp
- Cocoa Nibs- 1/4 tsp
- Berries (selective), chopped- 1/4 cup
- Almond butter – 2 tbsp
Method:
- Soak the chia seeds in 2 tablespoons of water and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Stir together coconut milk, steeped chia seeds, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Pour melted almond butter on top.
- Garnish with chopped berries and cocoa nibs.
Avarekalu Rotli and Adu Raita
Avarekalu Rotli and Adu Raita
We have brought for you a grain-free version of the Karnataka style Averakalu Rotli made from coconut flour and psilium powder. Pan-cook the bread until it is crispy and golden brown on both sides. Serve these low-carbohydrate, crisp rotis with a simple and delicious yogurt dip with a ginger zinc twist – which can be made ahead of time and served cold in order to enjoy your snack. Each bite of this delicious blend is flawless, healthy and simply delicious.
Avarekalu Rotli
Makes- 2 nos
Ingredient:
- Cylium kushki – 1.5 tbsp
- Coconut Flour – 2.5 tbsp
- Ghee – 2 tbsp
- Baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon
- Water (hot) – 1 / 4-1 / 2 cup
- Salt – to taste
For stuffing:
- Green chillies- 1-2 nos
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
- Coriander leaves- 1 tbsp
- Celery powder- 1/4 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Boiled avocado – 1/4 cup
Method:
- Overcook
- Finely chop coriander and green chillies
- Mix all dry ingredients.
- Add warm water and olive oil.
- Mix well and make flour.
- Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Mix all the ingredients for the stuffing, mash the boiled avarekalu by hand.
- Take about half the stuffing for a loaf.
- Shape the dough ball, knead it, add the stuffing, fold and roll out the flour.
- Be sure to use parchment paper to roll out the bread.
- Grease the frying pan with ghee and then fry the flatbread on both sides.
Ginger Raita
Serve- 1
Ingredients:
- Yogurt – 1/2 cup
- Ginger, grated – 1 tbsp
- Green chillies, chopped- 1/4 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Method:
- Grate the ginger
- Finely chop the green chillies
- Stir in the yoghurt till it becomes soft
- Stir all the ingredients together.
- Check for spices.
Spinach, cheese and olive omelette
Spinach, cheese and olive omelette
Spinach Omelette – A fluffy and delicious omelette with spinach, cheddar cheese and fresh eggs. This omelette recipe is easy to cook and full of nutrition. You can also serve this low carb omelette for breakfast and dinner. This dish will help you to keep your stomach full for a long time – that is, you will not feel hungry before lunch and therefore do not resort to unhealthy snacks.
1 serving
Ingredients:
- Eggs – 3 nos
- Cheddar cheese – 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Onions, chopped – 2 tbsp
- Garlic, chopped – 1 tbsp
- Green chillies, chopped- 1/2 tsp
- Coriander, chopped – 2 tbsp
- Spinach, chopped – 1/4 cup
- Black olives, chopped- 1-2 tbsp
- Butter – 1 tbsp
Method:
- Finely chop onion, garlic, coriander, green chillies, olives and spinach
- Grate the cheddar cheese
- Melt butter in a pan, saut onion, garlic, green chillies and spinach till dry.
- Beat the eggs and add them to the pan. Spread it with a griddle.
- Add cheese and olives
- Flip and fold the omelette.
(By recipe: Monica Manchanda – Chief Cooking Officer and co-founder of LiveAltLife)
