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Recipes & Cooking Videos

Recipes & Cooking Videos

Recipes & Cooking Videos

All recipes were written by a registered dietitian and can help manage a variety of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

Our Food is Medicine section also contains recipes for conditions like Celiac and kidney disease.

Diabetes

Simple Greek style steak pitas

Simple Greek Style Steak Pitas

This two-in-one recipe is full of protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied without spiking your blood sugar.

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Beef tips with veggie mash

Beef Tips with Veggie Mash

With mashed butternut squash and crispy green beans, this colorful dish is full of flavor but low in carbohydrates.

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Black bean sweet potato chili

Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

This vitamin and protein packed sweet potato chili can help you control your blood sugar and the manage symptoms of gestational diabetes.

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Not your granny's soup beans

Not Your Granny's Soup Beans

Fiber and protein rich beans provide the base for this comforting, low-calorie soup that's full of colorful veggies.

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Spiced chicken legs with cucumber salad

Spiced Chicken Legs with Cucumber Salad

This baked chicken recipe is full of flavor with no added sodium or sugar so it's both heart healthy and diabetes friendly.

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Bruschetta chicken pasta

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

This 20-minute pasta combines whole wheat pasta, lean chicken and a fresh sauce from vine ripe summer tomatoes.

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Mediterranean chicken pasta salad

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

This pasta salad uses fresh veggies, lean chicken and whole wheat pasta to keep you full with fiber and protein.

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Simple roasted chickpea salad

Simple Roasted Chickpea Salad

This simple salad is low-cost, easy to prepare, full of fiber and low in sodium for a satisfying side or a quick lunch.

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Mediterranean pork chops and veggies

Mediterranean Pork Chops & Veggies

This recipe contains about 25% of your daily fiber and 43 grams of protein. Plus it's low in sodium and it comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Honey roasted beets and carrots

Honey Roasted Beets & Carrots

These colorful veggies are part of a perfect Christmas plate using the Diabetes Plate method. Get the recipes for 3 diabetes friendly side items!

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Chicken stir-fry lettuce cups

Chicken Stir-Fry Lettuce Cups

Part of our budget-friendly series, these simple, low-carb lettuce cups come together in about 15 minutes for less than $2 per serving.

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Budget-friendly lentil soup

Budget-Friendly Lentil Soup

Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this savory soup is ideal for managing diabetes or heart disease. Try preparing a double batch to freeze.

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Asian carrot and cucumber slaw

Asian Carrot & Cucumber Slaw

This refreshing and nutritious slaw is perfect for summer. It is not only light and crunchy but also budget and blood sugar friendly.

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Tuscan chicken noodle soup

Tuscan Chicken Noodle Soup

This simple, comforting soup is a tasty twist on classic chicken noodle featuring extra protein and fiber from the white beans and ground chicken.

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Chicken Caesar pasta salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

This quick pasta salad is the perfect diabetes friendly lunch, with only 25g net carbs and 20g protein to keep your blood sugar balanced.

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Homemade veggie ranch dip

Homemade Veggie Ranch Dip

Using a homemade spice mix and protein rich Greek yogurt, this twist on classic ranch dip is perfect for anyone managing diabetes.

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High protein pumpkin muffins

High Protein Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are perfect for anyone wanting a high-protein breakfast or snack that's packed with whole grains and antioxidants.

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Warm roasted cabbage salad

Warm Roasted Cabbage Salad

Roasted cabbage has never been easier thanks to pre-shredded slaw mix! Served with a simple lemon garlic dressing.

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Heart Disease & High Blood Pressure

Budget-friendly sloppy joes

Budget-Friendly Sloppy Joes

By incorporating lentils alongside lean ground beef you can add an extra boost of protein and fiber, reduce saturated fat and stretch your food budget.

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Upside down shepherd's pie

Upside Down Shepherd's Pie

Managing heart disease doesn't mean giving up comfort food like this nutritious twist on traditional shepherd's pie.

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Sheet pan steak with veggies

Sheet Pan Steak with Veggies

This quick and easy recipe seasoned with herbs and spices is low in sodium, but full of protein and heart healthy Vitamin K.

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Cajun catfish with creamy grits

Cajun Catfish with Creamy Grits

With a homemade Cajun seasoning, this baked fish has all of the flavor with none of the sodium or saturated fat.

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Pineapple pork taco salad

Pineapple Pork Taco Salad

Seasoned lean ground pork is topped with a fresh and tangy pineapple salsa for a taco salad like you've never had before.

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Low sodium cabbage roll skillet

Low Sodium Cabbage Roll Skillet

With about 1/3 of your daily fiber needs and less than 10% of your daily sodium, this quick and affordable meal will become a weeknight favorite.

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Summer squash and vegetable skillet

Summer Squash & Vegetable Skillet

This simple dish is packed with summer vegetables so it is full of heart healthy vitamins and minerals and seasoned with fresh herbs instead of salt.

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Black bean and corn pasta salad

Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad

A perfect high fiber summer meal that's ready in just 20 minutes and seasoned with herbs and spices to keep the salt low.

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Spanish black beans and rice with chicken

Spanish Black Beans & Rice with Chicken

This budget-friendly, high protein, smoky black beans and rice will come together in just one pan and in less than 30 minutes.

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Heart healthy beans and greens

Heart Healthy Beans & Greens

This easy, affordable and satisfying side dish is full of cholesterol-lowering fiber and potassium to lower blood pressure.

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Savory and spicy sweet potato fries

Savory & Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

You won't miss the extra salt with these simple, savory fries that have just 70mg of sodium but are full of flavor.

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Berry frozen yogurt bark

Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark

This tasty frozen treat is high in protein and fiber but low in saturated fat to satisfy your cravings while protecting cholesterol levels.

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Low sodium white bean salad

Low Sodium White Bean Salad

This easy salad provides 5g of fiber and only 3% of your daily sodium so it's perfect for managing high blood pressure.

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Simple homemade granola

Simple Homemade Granola

Full of fiber, protein and heart healthy fats, this simple granola is perfect for a quick breakfast or simple snack.

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Roasted turkey foil packets

Roasted Turkey Foil Packets

Low in sodium but high in protein and fiber, these mess-free foil packets are easily customizable with your favorite veggies.

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Watermelon feta salad with cucumber

Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber

Using fresh summer produce, this simple, antioxidant-rich salad will become a heart healthy go-to all summer long.

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Protein rich breakfast ice cream

Protein Rich Breakfast Ice Cream

This breakfast ice cream is perfect for anyone looking to start their day with a meal that feels like a treat but is rich in protein and fiber.

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Classic tabbouleh salad

Classic Tabbouleh Salad

This classic Middle Eastern tabbouleh is a refreshing salad that combines fiber-rich bulgur wheat with fresh parsley, mint and tomatoes.

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Honey sesame chicken stir fry

Honey Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Skip the take-out and try this simple honey sesame chicken loaded with protein and fiber but significantly lower in sodium.

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Culinary Medicine

Pasta primavera

Pasta Primavera for Chronic Kidney Disease

Low in protein, potassium, phosphorous and sodium, this recipe is perfect for anyone with CKD or following a low sodium diet.

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Black bean soup

Black Bean Soup for Upper GI Cancers

This protein-rich soup can be easily modified for anyone experiencing problems with chewing and swallowing due to cancer or other illnesses.

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Roasted beet salad

Roasted Beet Salad for IBS

Roasted beets with goat cheese and walnuts come together in a simple salad. Low FODMAP friendly for anyone managing IBS symptoms.

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Gluten-free creamy lemon chicken

Gluten-Free Creamy Lemon Chicken

Gluten-free and celiac-friendly spaghetti squash makes a delicious base for this creamy lemon chicken.

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Creamy cauliflower soup

High Protein Creamy Cauliflower Soup

This nutrient-dense soup is filled with protein and fiber. It's perfect following bariatric surgery or for anyone with chewing or swallowing problems.

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Salmon with blueberry sauce

Salmon with Blueberry Sauce for Brain Health

Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon and anthocyanins from blueberries come together to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline.

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Roasted red pepper pasta

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta for Acid Reflux

This simple roasted red pepper pasta is a delicious alternative to traditional spaghetti sauce, which can lead to severe heartburn.

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Sweet potato chickpea curry

Allergy Friendly Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry

This simple, satisfying curry is free of all 9 of the main allergens including milk, eggs, nuts, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.

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Ketogenic egg cups

Ketogenic Egg Cups for Epilepsy

These high-fat, high-protein, low-carb egg cups are perfect for anyone on the ketogenic diet to manage epilepsy or other seizure disorders.

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Chicken harvest skillet

Chicken Harvest Skillet for Colitis & Crohn's

This simple one-pan recipe is full of delicious flavors, but easy on the stomach and free of common triggers for Crohn's and colitis.

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Shortcut stuffed peppers

Shortcut Stuffed Peppers for Recovery

In recovery from substance use disorder, nutrition plays a key role, and easy recipes like this help rebuild strength and prevent vitamin deficiency.

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Cancer

Chicken with peanut sauce

Chicken with Peanut Sauce

This delicious recipe is high in both calories and protein to help prevent malnutrition during cancer treatment.

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Pork tenderloin with cherry sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce

Full of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, this sweet and savory pork will help support the immune system, which is harmed by treatment.

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High protein overnight oatmeal pudding

High Protein Overnight Oatmeal Pudding

These simple, high-calorie, high-protein oats are perfect for maintaining muscle and preventing weight loss, even with chewing or swallowing difficulty.

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White bean and tuna salad

White Bean & Tuna Salad

With an extra boost of protein from white beans, this creamy tuna salad makes an easy high calorie snack or lunch when your appetite is low.

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Pesto chicken sheet pan and soup

Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan & Soup

With this versatile sheet pan meal, you can customize the bite sizes and texture for a comforting protein- and vitamin-rich meal.

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Dr. Alison Gustafson, Ph.D.
Program Director

206G Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506

(859) 257-3707

alison.gustafson@uky.edu