Trying to Plan Meals for…..
Our company which comes tommorrow evening. I will have my mother in law and 18 year old step daughter for a few days. Hubby and I are soooooooooooo excited, but as I sit and try to figure out meals I’m drawing a blank…LOL!! that happens often to me 
My mother in law is a diabetic (she doesn’t follow strict rules at all) and my step daughter is a beautiful dancer (very in shape) but I’m sure she isn’t focused on “healthy eating”
Soooooooooooooo my question buddys????????? Any ideas or suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.
I know we will be doing a Steak dinner one night…and probably Turkey burgers/hot dogs on the grill another night.
I’m also looking for new snack ideas, my mother in law is a snacker…LOL!!! We’ll have so much fun but I want to try to add some type of healthiness to their trip!!!
Hope all my buddys are doing well. I’ve been away from BuddySlim the past few days. Busy cleaning house here!! Sorry for not keeping up with my buddys lives. Sending blessings and love to all here!!
How about a light cream cheese (or fat free, whatever) and flavored yogurt dip with loads of fresh fruit. Your mother-in-law can enjoy some fruit and a little protein/fat will have those sugar being released into her blood a little slower.
Make your own whole wheat subs? Get smaller then normal sub buns, or regular buns and have loads of veggies (lettuce, spinach, red onion, tomato, cucumber red/yellow pepper), healthier spreads like hummus, mustards, cold chicken breasts, low fat cheese, fat free cream cheese with fresh herbs , pickles, olives - EVERYONE MAKES THEIR OWN thing :). I love brown beans in tomato sauce. High sugar, but better then pork fat. Cabbage salad with a non mayo vinagarette.
Chili? Your turkey chili sounds amazing - load up on the veggies.
Barbecue shrimp or chicken and veg./pineapple Shish Kabobs
Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches.
Fruit/yogurt smoothies, heathier homemade muffins (make them normal small size instead of the kind you buy that are so high in calories)
Not all super diet foods (cream cheese…lol) BUT people who do not eat fruit tend to love it with a dip.
Have fun Jane. I almost felt like I was planning a party…hehe
*hugs*
Can i come? lol
Miss Jane, sorry to say that I’m drawing a blank. Have a great time with the fam though and give that little one a hug from his Aunt Anj!
Sorry girl, I have no clue but wanted to say I hope you have a great visit with them!
Sounds fun and here is something I tried recently, Roasted garlic flavored Hummus with whole grain tortilla chips, Have fun!
Oh everyone has already given you some great ideas. I have a coleslaw recipe on my page without mayo, it is yummy! Kamas hummus idea is super, she is the one that got me to try it, it is so yummy! I just found a new one I love with sun dried tomatoes it would be good with the whole grain tortilla chips or with some whole grain pita chips. A good easy dessert I have one is the banana surprise recipe on my page too!
Have fun with your family visit! Yup, I knew you would be having turkey burgers too!
Love ya,
Big HUGS!
Goooooooooood MORNING my busy little bee. I can just see you now… buzzing around with a duster in one hand and a notepad and pencil in the other.
Here’s a FANTASTIC recipe that I made last night. VERY healthy, diabetic friendly, and filling but low in calories.
Pasta Italiano
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
1 bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable stock
2 cups uncooked whole wheat pasta (WHOLE WHEAT JANE - NOT WHOLE WHEAT BLEND, K?)
2 cups broccoli florettes
1 cup cauliflower florettes
DIRECTIONS
1. Crumble ground turkey into skillet. Brown over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pepper strips and paprika, cook for 2 more minutes.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and pasta to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, over, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove lid (be careful, the skillet and steam are hot!) and arrange broccoli and cauliflower over the pasta. Replace lid and cook for 10 more minutes.
NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 178
Fat: 4.4 g
Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
Protein: 12.8 g
I used a pound of the turkey cause I LIKE meat! Also used more broth and let the veggies simmer longer cause if you don’t, it will be al dente’ and my dad with no teeth just can’t DO al dente’. HA!
Okay, on to snacks… cut up in matchsticks the following:
Yellow Squash
Zucchini
Carrots
Throw in some fresh raw sugar snap peas
Serve with Kama’s Hummus.
K, here’s another one, just LUBBLY on the taste buds…
Corn, Okra, and Tomato Stew
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
low fat cooking spray
1-1/2 cups frozen sliced okra
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (14.5oz.) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Spray a large saucepan with low fat cooking spray.
2. Add okra, corn, tomatoes and basil then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until okra is tender.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 81
Fat: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Protein: 3.5 g
I throw in chopped cooked chicken breasts to round this out and make it more filling. Serve with whole wheat crusty bread (Pillsbury frozen ones are purrrrrrrrrfect).
Big suffucating HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGS my friend,
Shan