Bell Peppers are non-starchy veggies and also known as Sweet Peppers are delicious as well as misunderstood. Sweet peppers deliver a high dose of Vitamin C (190% of Daily Value). Sweet peppers are crunchy...

Bok Choy is a non-starchy veggie (also known as Pak Choy, Chinese Cabbage, or literally white cabbage)  is one of the most used veggies in many Asian dishes.  It has excellent mild flavor, texture, and size.

Brown rice a whole grain rice is the most popular food in the world. In some parts of the world, the word "to eat" means "to eat rice." Brown rice is a rich source of manganese, Selenium, magnesium, trytophan, and B Vitamins.

Carrots are non-starchy veggies that are a rich source of Beta-carotene which become Vitamin A. Not only do carrots taste great but they contain antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancers, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. Carrots are good for diabetics because of acceptable carb count.

Chicken breast is a lean meat depending on how you cook it. Chicken breast can be a delicious meal as long as it is most Chicken breast is the moist and well seasoned.Chicken breast is the most nutritious part of the chicken.

Collard greens are non-starchy veggies that are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.  They are also loaded with Calcium - for people who can't drink milk or dislike milk. Collards have thick, dark green edible, slightly bitter leaves.

Corn is a starchy vegetable that is delicious, a good source of vitamin B1, vitamin B5, dietary fiber, folate, and vitamin C. Corn can be eaten in many tasty ways - on the cob, free kernels, in salads, etc. Folate is the most important vitamin found in corn. Folate is very important...

Cucumber is a non-starchy veggie despite being classified as a fruit (contain seeds and developing from a flower). Cucumber is delicious, a good source of minerals and vitamins. Cucumber's mild slight melon taste makes a great partner to other foods.

A dinner roll is a grain product made from whole grain like wheat, rye, etc. is a tasty, low calorie grain to add to your menu. Whole grain rolls are better for you (especially for diabetics) than white flour rolls because wheat provides more dietary fiber. And, the dietary fiber provides key health benefits.

Eggs a protein source & meat replacement with or without the yolk. Eating eggs whites (no yolk) reduces the amount of cholesterol we take in. Not only do we cook eggs but we use eggs as ingredients in baking as well.

Green Peas are starchy veggies that are delicious and nutritious. Fresh green peas are healthier than can peas for the higher salt content of canned peas. Green peas come in different shapes. Sweet peas are round and sweet; Snow peas are mild flavored...

Grits are a grain & made from coarsely ground white and yellow corn. Grits normally eaten at breakfast.Since yellow grits uses the entire kernel, it is> a whole grain, & you get more fiber and nutrients from yellow grits.  Diabetics should try to eat whole grain instead of processed grains like white grits, white rice, and white bread.

Ham is a meat that can have low salt if it has not been processed like cured, smoked, canned, infused with honey/sugar. So, fresh ham is healthier to eat. Ham can be prepared in different ways.  However, processors tend to add salt, sugar, saturated fat and other ingredients to it.

Lentils are beans (lesgumes) & meat replacement have the third highest level of protein (26%) of all plant foods. this makes lentils an excellent protein source for vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians. Lentils are loaded with other important nutrients like folate...

Penne Pasta is a grain product than can be made from the flour of whole wheat, white wheat, gluten-free made from rice, corn, and other ingredients. It normally is a grain that is made in two forms:Wet pasta - made with eggs and other ingredients>Dry pasta...

Salmon is a lean meat & one of the tastiest fish available. You can buy salmon year around due to fish farming. There are many ways to prepare salmon, - you can grill, bake, broil, stew, smoke, and eat salmon raw (sushi). Salmon are rich in omega 3 fat.

Steak Sirloin is a lean meat depending on how you cook it. Sirloin steak can be a delicious meal as long as it is most moist and seasoned. Reduce the calories from saturated fat by grilling it to allow the fat to run off...

Sweet Potato is a starchy vegetable that is delicious as a desert and an excellent source of beta-carotene/vitamin A. Sweet potato can be prepared in many ways like, baked,boiled, mashed, fried, steamed, etc. Sweet potato has additional antioxidants and other healthy chemical that help our bodies. However diabetics should eat less of sweet potato because of high carb count.

Tofu a protein meat substitute is also known as soy bean curd. Tofu has very mild flavor. This makes it a perfect partner for a variety of foods. Tofu will easily absorb the flavor of any sauce it is touching. Tofu is widely use in Asian recipes

Tomatoes are non-starchy veggies that are rich in antioxidants, especially lycopene. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and vitamin A. Vitamin A has is made up of antioxidants like carotenoids including beta-carotene.