Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking. Lara Rondinelli-Hamilton
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January
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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Day 4
Day 5
January Week 1
Grocery List
Fresh Produce
Basil—1 small bunch
Bell peppers, green—3
Bell pepper, red—1
Cucumber, medium—1
Garlic—1 head
Mushrooms, sliced—1 pint
Onion, red—1 small
Onion, yellow or white—1
Salad greens/mix—8 cups
Spinach—1 large bunch
Tomato, medium—1
Meat, Poultry, & Fish
Beef, ground, 95% lean—1 pound
Cod fillets, 4 ounces each—4
Pork tenderloin—1
Turkey sausage, Italian, lean or reduced-fat—1 package
Grains, Bread, & Pasta
Hamburger buns, whole-wheat—6
Pizza crust, 12-inch, whole-wheat, prepackaged—1
Tortellini, cheese, whole-wheat—1 package
Dairy & Cheese
Eggs
Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded—1/3 cup
Trans-fat-free margarine
Canned Goods & Sauces
Black-eyed peas, 15.5-ounce cans—2
Chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium, 14.5-ounce cans—3
Preserves, apricot, sugar-free—1 jar
Tomato sauce, 8-ounce can—1
Tomatoes, diced, no-salt-added, 15-ounce cans—2
Frozen Foods
Corn—1 bag
Staples, Seasonings, & Baking Needs
Basil
Cayenne pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
Flour, all-purpose
Ground black pepper
Mustard, yellow
Nonstick cooking spray
Olive oil
Oregano
Sage
Salt
Thyme
Vinegar, apple cider
Vinegar, balsamic
Worcestershire sauce
Miscellaneous
Peanuts, unsalted—small jar
Wine, red
Makes: 6 servingsServing Size: 1 Sloppy JoePrep Time: 5 minutes
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes (fresh or canned; if canned, drain juice)
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns
1 In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
2 Add onions and cook 3 minutes or until onions begin to turn clear. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3 Add remaining ingredients except buns and simmer for 10 minutes.
4 Serve on whole-wheat buns.
Exchanges/Choices 1 1/2 Starch • 1 Vegetable • 2 Lean Meat •1/2 Fat
Calories