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Bread is a high carb food that is best avoided if you’re diabetic. But that doesn’t mean you have to go without because there are lots of low carb alternative options.
Take this chicken lettuce wrap as an example.
Instead of using wrap bread, which is high carb and can send your blood sugar soaring. You can use lettuce leaves as the ‘wrap bread’ to achieve the same purpose.
You’ll be surprised how satisfying this is and you won’t have to worry about your blood sugar soaring.
Top it with any number of fillings you can think of and you’re set for an awesome low carb diabetic lunch you’ll thoroughly enjoy!
Virtual Cooking Class
Recipe
Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients
- 6 iceberg lettuce leaves – peeled whole from the lettuce
- 2 Tablespoon hummus – or avocado slices
- 1 carrot – grated/ shredded
- 1 Lebanese/ English cucumber – sliced
- 1 tomato – sliced
- 1/2 red onion – sliced
- 14.1 oz roast chicken Equiv. to 2 cups – stripped from a BBQ/rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- Place a sheet of foil on the bench.
- Lay out 2 pieces of lettuce, one on top of the other.
- Layer your wrap starting with hummus, then carrot, cucumber, tomato, and chicken.
- Put a lettuce leaf over the top of the chicken, then roll the wrap and cover it with foil.
Options/ Alternatives
Cut carbs further
- Use avocado or cottage cheese instead of hummus
- Use grated zucchini instead of grated carrot.
Dairy lovers – add grated cheese or cottage cheese.
Condiments – add mayonnaise, mustard, pickles or sliced olives.
Meats – use beef strips or drained-canned salmon or tuna.
Vegetarian – fry 2 eggs and cut them into strips to replace the chicken.
Give it a try, you really will love it!
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Karen R.
Your recipes are very good but the nutritional information would be more help. I also require low sodium and without that info cannot add it to my food plan.
Dr Jedha - Nutritionist (PhD)
Full recipe nutrition facts are available to members only Karen. Check out our memberships here.
Mike Ruesing
You have some good recipe ideas and would love to join the club but right now am unable to squeeze a penny out of a dime. Maybe in the future. Great info though.
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
Definitely take advantage of the blog which has lots of free information in the meantime.
Julie mitchell
Hi Emily,
I saw in a post you responded to that the blog is free, when i tap on the blog button it takes me to a log in page and looks like I need to be a member. How can I access the blog for free?
Dr Jedha - Nutritionist (PhD)
Hi Julie, yes, our blog articles are all free here: https://diabetesmealplans.com/blog/
Johnny
Tried this wrap today and it was very good. I used cabbage leaves instead of lettuce. I look forward to trying more recipes.
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
Glad to hear it was a success, Johnny! You may be interested in subscribing to our meal plans so that you receive new ideas to try each week. Make sure to keep us updated on your progress as well.
Donna
I’m so confused. Really need recipes and help! Ty
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
Check out this article which includes an awesome 2-day Meal Plan! We also offer memberships that will provide you with weekly recipes perfect for diabetics!
Donna
Luv the recipes. So helpful because I’m so confused
Emily - Dietitian (MS, RD)
Glad you are finding our site helpful. In case you’re ever interested, we offer memberships that provide you with a weekly meal plan full of new and delicious recipes each week.
Donna
Love the chicken wrap did try it and love it. Please keep it coming.
Jedha
Good to hear you tried it and liked it Donna!
Shams Khokhar
Hi Jedha
i am Diabetes type 2. taking Medics regularly. but meal /food program help me lot.
i am taking food good and on time. now i am feeling healthy and fit.
T&BR
Shams khokhar
Jedha
Great to hear you’re feeling healthy and fit Shams! Great work.
Willie
Very kool
Willie
I like that a lot very kool
bev
i just went into your shopping store . how on earth can anyone afford the food . so expensive , i have a family of 5 3 are diabetic , your food is out of reach for most families ..
Jedha
Hi Bev, the store is there to offer products to those who may want them. An yes, it is a shame that low carb healthy products are more expensive – it’s a problem in our society!
Generally we don’t recommend you consume many ‘products’ anyway. We promote a whole foods approach here and majority of our recipes use ingredients you can access from the grocery store.
Ilona
I am boarder line bieabecit I have cooked my own food all my live which I thought was healthy now I am at my wits end I don’t know what bread to eat or veg in fact I know nothing but I must say I am a big eater I need help in what I can eat and when
Jedha
You will find lots of facts and info on this site Ilona. So browse about, join our email list for weekly updates and if you choose you can try one of our meal plans.