Kidney beans and strawberries and cherries transform a simple side salad into a therapeutic meal for natural diabetes treatment.   

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach torn into bite sized pieces

2 cups lettuce torn into bite sized pieces

½ cup tomatoes chopped

1 cup broccoli

¾ cup boiled kidney beans

½ cup strawberries

1 Tablespoon grated cheddar cheese

2 Tablespoon sliced almonds

¼ cup whole grain croutons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place the green leafy vegetables in a large bowl. Add the other vegetables. Toss in the kidney beans, croutons and strawberries. Sprinkle the almonds and grated cheese on top.

2. In a separate bowl make the dressing by whisking the olive oil and lemon juice as you season them with salt and pepper.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss it with a fork.

4. Serve immediately.

Nutrient Notes

Spinach contains a good amount of fiber which reduces the rate at which the blood sugar level rises and drops after meals. This helps stabilize the blood glucose levels throughout the day.

Broccoli is a good source of magnesium which can help in regulating the blood sugar.Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin B3 or niacin, vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid, vitamin C and iron.

Kidney beans are rich in water soluble fiber which reduces the rate at which the blood sugar level rises and drops after meals. This helps with the stabilization of blood glucose levels throughout the day.

Strawberries contain antioxidants which prevent the cell damage caused by free radicals.

Cheese contains protein which helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce the food cravings are associated with blood sugar drops. It also contains chromium which is useful for blood sugar regulation.

Almonds are rich in nutrients and have a very low glycemic index of 0. This means they do not affect the blood sugar levels.

Whole grain bread is a complex carbohydrate which does not cause the blood sugar surges and insulin spikes after meals that result in poor control of blood sugar levels.

Calorie Counter

2 cups Spinach 15 calories

2 cups Lettuce 15 calories

Tomatoes ½ cup 10 calories

Broccoli 1 cup 30 calories

¾ cup kidney beans 170 calories

½ cup strawberries cubes 25 calories

1 Tablespoon cheddar cheese 30 calories

2 Tablespoons almonds 100 calories

¼ cup whole grain croutons 50 calories

Olive oil 1 tablespoon 100 calories

1 lemon 10 calories

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