summer cooking

Summer at the Farm Market & Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

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Summertime is the best time for fresh food and enjoying the local harvest. Have you checked out your neighborhood farm market yet this year? A few favorites in the SE Michigan area are Eastern Market, the Oakland County Farmer's Market, and the Royal Oak Farmer's Market - but big or small, most communities have a local market. Last weekend, I happened upon strawberries, garlic scapes, cremini and shiitake mushrooms, lettuces, herbs and veggies ready to be planted, swiss chard, kale, early tomatoes, microgreens, rhubarb, sunflowers, and the list goes on! The market is full of colors and textures and hustle and bustle and the freshest food you can find (short of picking out of your own backyard).

Summer cooking is great on the grill, and simple creations let the flavors shine! When you're cooking at home this summer, get creative! You may find inspiration from these sources for diabetes-friendly recipes and new flavor ideas:

Some of these sites state that their recipes have been medically reviewed while a couple others don't. Be sure to use your best judgment for your own health needs when choosing recipes. Eat well and enjoy!!