A Taste of NHBP: Crunchy Apple Slaw

Crunchy Apple Slaw

Course Side Dish
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 carrots,julienned or shredded
  • 3 grannysmith apples julienned or shredded
  • 1 smallcabbaged thinly sliced or shredded
  • 3 greenonions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shelledsunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup oliveoil-based mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijonmustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp applecider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp blackpepper 

Instructions
 

  • Cut carrots, apples, cabbage and green onions asdirected in ingredients section. Combine together in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine, mayo, mustard,honey, vinegar, water and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Drizzle dressing over vegetable mix and toss tocombine. Top with sunflower seeds and refrigerate until ready to eat!

What’s fiber got to do with it?

November is diabetes awareness month, which is an opportunity to highlight how diabetes affects our communities, strategies for prevention, and ways to treat and manage this chronic condition. Nutrition is an important aspect of preventing and managing diabetes. One of the most essential foods to eat with diabetes, which often gets overlooked, is fiber! Fiber has many different categories and food sources. Insoluble fiber is the type of fiber that remains intact through digestion and, therefore, isn’t a source of calories. Insoluble fiber is important for our digestive systems by preventing constipation. Soluble fiber is digested, creating a gel-like substance in our GI tracts that helps lower cholesterol and manage blood sugar levels! Fiber also helps slow digestion, which helps keep us full and prevents overeating. Furthermore, since fiber slows digestion it can help prevent blood sugar spikes. Some examples of insoluble fiber include brown rice, whole wheat bread, and seeds. Sources of soluble fiber include apples, carrots, beans, and oatmeal. Eat a variety of all these types of fiber to promote your best nutrition!

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