Roasted Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts When in doubt, roast nutritious veggies! "Roasted vegetables are packed with fiber, which helps keep blood sugar steady, and they’re so easy to make," Hawle adds.
Brussels sprouts, carrots, and sweet potatoes are her favorites. Sweet potatoes have complex carbs and magnesium, which can improve insulin sensitivity, so don't worry about the starch. For a healthy, tasty side, roast them with olive oil, garlic, and herbs instead of sugary glaze." Yum!
Cauliflower Mash Holiday dinners often include mashed potatoes. But cauliflower mash can be a low-carb game-changer for weight watchers. "It’s creamy, full of antioxidants, and helps with inflammation," Hawle adds.
Mixing cauliflower with garlic and Greek yogurt gives it a mashed potato texture. "My clients love how simple it is to make—and it’s always a hit at the table." Enroll us!
Almondized Green Beans Please pass green beans! Green bean almondine, which adds slivered almonds to this nutritious veggie, is a great green dish.
Green beans sautéed with olive oil and garlic pair so well with slivered almonds, which add healthy fats and magnesium—both great for stabilizing blood sugar," Dr. Hawle says. It's easy to make and festive without being heavy. What's not to love?
Stuffed Acorn Squash Nothing complements a cozy meal like squash. Acorn squash is Dr. Hawle's recommendation for stable blood sugar and a slimmer waistline.
Also, this dish can impress dinner guests. "Stuffed acorn squash is one of those fancy-looking dishes that, in reality, is very easy to prepare