Cooking For Diabetics

By Jenny R Smith


If you or your family member has been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to cook healthy meals that may help the person stay fit. As breakfast is considered as the first and most important meal of the day, you should pay it special attention.
However, it remains a challenge to cook for people suffering with diabetes. Many studies done in this field indicate that people with diabetes should start their day with certain grains for breakfast as this will help them maintain their blood sugar levels for the entire day. These grains include whole-grain barley, whole grain rye, and other whole grains such as oats. Today, you will learn how to cook a mouth-watering dish - American chili for diabetics. The best thing about this dish is that you can also store it for future use.
Here are the ingredients:
• Hamburger- 2 lbs. • Tomato juice- 1 quart • Onions- 2 • Green peppers- 2-3 nos. • 1 pound of dried kidney beans • Chili powder- 2 tablespoons • Cumin (optional)- 1 tablespoon • Black pepper- 2 teaspoons • Papirika -1 tablespoon • Salt- 2 teaspoons • Chopped tomatoes- 1 small can
Recipe
• First, soak kidney beans overnight. • Cook for around 1 hour until they are tender • Brown the hamburgers • Next, add green pepper and chopped onion • Cook for 10- 15 minutes • Convert the dish to a large pot and add hamburger, onions, and peppers • Now, add drained beans and tomato juice as well as chopped tomatoes • Add paperika, salt , black pepper, and cumin (optional) • Add vegetables for a great taste • Cook for 30 minutes.
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Jenny R Smith is a famous health and nutrition expert. She owns a blog on fruits and their benefits.
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