Diabetes Self-Management

Mediterranean Meal Planning

EVEN IF YOU CAN’T WHISK yourself away to the sunny Mediterranean, you can still enjoy the cuisine. A Mediterranean eating plan is full of vegetables, legumes, fish, and whole grains. Kick off your meal—or enjoy a snack—with these Mediterranean-inspired recipes that can help you lower your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases.

Moroccan Lentil & Vegetable Soup

MAKES 6 (1 CUP) SERVINGS

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 131, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 20g, Cholesterol 0mg, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 150mg

1 Bread/Starch, ½ Fat,

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