100 Healthy Recipes

A well-balanced diet is one part of a healthy lifestyle for people with type 2 diabetes. But it's not always easy to make smart food choices and change the way you eat.

A healthy diet is not just about eating less of the foods you love or achieving weight loss. It is also about making some simple lifestyle changes that you can maintain. It may surprise you to find that you can still enjoy in reasonable amounts many of the foods you currently eat. Remember to discuss your specific food needs with your doctor and dietitian or educator.

Get a head start on good eating with 100 recipes created from healthy food choices. Click on any of the 9 categories below to choose a recipe.

Barley Lentil Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 90 minutes

Serves: 8

Barley Lentil Soup
    Ingredients
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 15-ounce can stewed diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups low fat chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • ½ cup scotch barley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
    Preparation:
  • Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat; sauté the garlic and onion until they are golden brown, about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so the mixture is at a light simmer. Cover and cook until the barley and lentils are tender, about 1 hour to 1½ hours. Serve hot.
  • Serving suggestion: This soup goes well with a large tossed salad and whole-grain crusty bread.

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