Diabetes Meal Plans
Low Carb Meal Planning for Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes
Eating well with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up on enjoying delicious food.
In fact, with the right recipes, you can savor meals that not only taste amazing but also help you manage your blood sugar levels.
Our delicious diabetic friendly recipes are here to inspire you with a variety of tasty, easy-to-make dishes that are perfect for supporting your health goals.
Whether you're looking for low-carb breakfast ideas, satisfying main meals, or tasty snacks and desserts, we've got you covered.
Each recipe is carefully crafted to include ingredients that won’t spike your blood sugar, while still delivering all the flavor you crave.
Low Carb Breakfasts: Start your day right with breakfast options that keep your blood sugar stable. From egg-based dishes to smoothies and grain-free options, you'll find plenty of choices to energize your morning.
Easy Tasty Lunches: Lunchtime is the perfect opportunity to refuel with a balanced, low carb meal. From fresh, vibrant salads loaded with veggies and lean proteins to creative low carb sandwiches and hearty soups, you’ll find plenty of lunch ideas that keep your blood sugar stable and your energy levels high throughout the afternoon.
Healthy Main Meals: Discover a wide range of hearty, satisfying main dishes that are low in carbs and high in nutrients. We feature everything from meat and seafood to vegetarian options, all designed to keep you full and nourished.
Smart Snacks: Find creative snack ideas that curb cravings without causing a blood sugar spike. Whether you prefer savory or sweet, our recipes make it easy to enjoy a guilt-free treat.
Guilt-Free Desserts: Who says you can’t enjoy dessert with diabetes? We’ve got plenty of sweet treats, such as our amazing diabetes cheesecake, made with low-carb, blood sugar-friendly ingredients, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track.
Every recipe here is not only delicious but also backed by the latest nutrition science to support your blood sugar management. We've taken the guesswork out of meal planning by including detailed instructions, easy-to-find ingredients, and tips for customizing each dish to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or looking to impress guests, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to create flavorful, balanced meals that everyone will love.
A deliciously easy and tasty soup to enjoy for lunch, dinner or even breakfast. Yes, soup does make a good breakfast, too! Kitchen Tools You don’t need a fancy slow cooker. A low cost low-high …
This thick stew is spiced with the flavor of chorizo sausage and has the undertones of sweet paprika. A bowl of this is perfect for any time of day and is an incredibly satisfying dish. Best of all, …
The deep yet mild flavor of this Indian inspired dish is simply delicious! Combined with the fact that this dish is super easy using our ‘set and forget’ method. ‘Set and …
This easy slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore is a super simple dish with the subtle flavors of tomato, olives and oregano, served with a low carb side of beans and carrots. Slow cooker meals are very …
Fresh strawberries are one of the few low carb fruits you can enjoy as a type 2 diabetic without it sending your blood sugar soaring. Eat them as they are or enjoy them in a chia pudding or fruit and …
There’s nothing quite like adding some crunchy munchy freshness to your day and this Snack La’ Fresh looks incredibly appetizing right? Not only will you be keeping your carb count low, …
Greens are the most nutrient dense vegetables we can possibly eat. So it’s a great idea to include a bowl of greens with one of your meals, or as an additional snack during the day. You can …
We’re working on a 5 Ingredients Dinner Menu right now and sharing a few while we’re at it. Last week it was this Chicken Massaman Curry. Now it’s this easy Chicken Taco Salad. Both …
5 ingredients couldn’t taste better. Seriously. It’s amazing how good just 5 ingredients can taste. So simple to make. So delicious to eat. This dish uses delicious zucchini noodles made …
That image doesn’t really do these Carb Free Turkey Meatballs justice because they are incredibly delicious. And not only is this entire meal just 5 ingredients, but it’s cooked using the …
Inside our members site right now, we’re working on a 5 Ingredients Dinner Menu. Each meal contains just 5 ingredients, which means they are super duper easy to make and fast too – usually …
Since most cereals are super high carb foods, we’re always exploring new breakfast ideas and ways to make low carb cereal-like options. One such creation – this zucchini coconut porridge. …
Do you like sauerkraut? The answer may be yes. Or perhaps you have never tried it, yet. Did you know that it can be one of the simplest (2 ingredients!) healthy recipes to prepare at only pennies per …
Cauliflower is a very versatile vegetable. And when it comes to eating low carb with diabetes, cauliflower makes a great substitute for rice and potatoes. Sometimes, it’s just great to strip …
Coleslaw is the type of salad you make in a big batch and eat over a number of days with chicken, egg, beef or fish. It’s also a great salad to whip up for BBQs or friend/family gatherings. And, …
Like most green leafy vegetables, kale packs a punch when it comes to nutritional quality – providing you with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Surprisingly, you can make crispy …
You might be looking at these zucchini pizza boats and thinking they couldn’t possibly taste good. You’d be wrong. It’s surprising how well the zucchini forms the perfect base for a …
You can ditch the regular pizza crust that is super high in carbs – around 36 g total carbs and 33.5 g net carbs per slice for a 14″ pizza crust – and swap it for our awesome low …
Who said you can’t eat pizza for breakfast?? Well in our world you certainly can! This big breakfast pizza is a great way to start the day and will keep you energized for hours and hours. ENJOY!
Who loves pizza? We do too. 🙂 But did you know that regular pizza crust is super high in carbs? We’re talking around 36 g total carbs and 33.5 g net carbs per slice for a 14″ pizza crust. …
Recently we’ve been covering the topic of fast food and diabetes and giving you some ‘junk food’ type dishes to satisfy those fast food cravings. We’ve got a smorgasbord of low …
Since we recently covered the topic of fast food and diabetes, we’re going to be sharing a few delicious ‘junk food’ type dishes you can safely eat. Sure, they may not be fast but …
We’ve been talking recently about fruit and type 2 diabetes, and when it comes to the crunch, most fruits are WAY too high in carbs to be eaten. Sure, you might like them, but they are going to …
This is a delicately blended mix of healthy goodness that leads you discover the deepness of dark natural flavors. Enticing right? 🙂 Let’s face it, we all love chocolate sometimes, …
Fresh beetroot is not something that many people eat too often. But they make a great addition to salads both slightly cooked, baked and grated raw. If you’ve never tried it, you really should …
Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner, M.D. was a Swiss physician and a pioneer nutritionist credited for popularizing ‘Bircher’ muesli. A traditional bircher muesli is based on soaked oats. But …
When my boys were younger, this creamy chicken dish was a favorite every Friday night before the weekend football match. Of course, back in those days it was a high carb version served on some brown …
Seriously, we’re all for fast easy meals. And that’s exactly why you’ll love this super fast Beef Goulash-type dish. Like most meals inside our VIP Members site, the Beef Goulash can …
This dish is so incredibly tasty that you won’t notice the missing ‘traditional’ pasta. You see, to make this dish low carb we’ve used steamed cabbage noodles. Just like pasta, …
There are lots of things dietitians and nutritionists disagree on. But one thing we all agree on is that people need to eat more vegetables. Quite simply because most people don’t eat enough of …
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 …
Succulent, moist, tender parcel baked chicken breast to eat with your favorite side dish or salad. Cut into slices and store in an airtight container to use as a sandwich chicken with your favorite …
The picture says “honey” but there is no sugar at all in this marinade. We use liquid stevia extract to get a ‘honey-like’ taste…delicious! You can use this as a dressing …
Who doesn’t need more snack ideas, right? – especially low carb ones that are good for blood sugar levels! These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a great take-from-home snack – put …
This does contain some starchy vegetables that are slightly higher in carbs than the non starchy best vegetable options. However, the whole soup still comes in at 14 g net carbs, which is acceptable. …
Cucumbers are low in calories – being mostly made up of water, which makes them a perfect snack for quenching thirst and hunger. According to Organic Facts: “The flesh of cucumbers is rich …
Cauliflower mashed “potato” rocks! It’s the perfect low carb substitute for potatoes and you’ll be surprised how well it works. ADDITIONS STORAGE OPTIONS Will keep in the …
Cauliflower rice makes the perfect substitute for gluggy, carb filled rice. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is! Check out that Beef Goulash above. It takes just 15 minutes to make …
