In this video, area nutrition agent and registered dietitian Jennifer Duhon shows you how to make delicious and diabetes-friendly Black Bean and Broccoli Quesadillas. This is a perfect recipe to use up those dried or canned black beans in your pantry. Serve with a side of Homemade Picante Sauce and some canned tropical mixed fruit to make this a healthy meal!
In this segment, area nutrition agent, Tamika Jones, shows two diabetes-friendly breakfast burritos that will save you time in the morning. The Ham and Cheese Burrito is sure to be a hit with the whole family and the Spinach and Parmesan Burrito is a great way to add vitamins to your breakfast. Add a glass of low-fat milk and a serving of fruit on the side to start your morning off right.
In this segment, area nutrition agent, Jessica Randazzo, is showing how to make a delicious Sweet and Sour Pork that is diabetes-friendly but won’t break your budget. This recipe is packed with vegetables and served with brown rice to add lots of vitamins and minerals.
In this segment, area nutrition agent and registered dietitian, Abigail McAlister, shows how to make a crispy and savory Parmesan Crusted Chicken that is diabetes-friendly. Served with a side of Zesty Pasta Salad, this makes for a balanced meal that the whole family will love.
In this segment, area nutrition agent, Natasha Johnson, demonstrates three diabetes-friendly desserts that are easy to make and taste amazing. She features a creamy White Chocolate and Orange Pudding, a tasty Fruit and Yogurt Parfait, and delectable Oatmeal Cookies. These desserts are a perfect way to add a little sweetness to any meal using affordable and accessible ingredients.
"Build a Healthy Meal" is a series designed by the LSU AgCenter to help people of all abilities make good, healthy meals. It also teaches basic cooking tips and techniques. This particular program explains how to make Heavenly Pineapple Cake. So come on, let's build a healthy meal together!
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture