Keeping a collection of diabetes diet recipes around can help you to simplify your diabetic meal plan. According to the Mayo Clinic, a diabetic diet should not be restrictive, but naturally rich in nutrients, low in fat and calories, and emphasize the use of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The diabetes diet recipes found are created to help you maintain this balance.

Citrus Salad with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 (4 oz) boneless/skinless chicken breast halves
• 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 oranges, peeled and chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. white sugar
• 2 tsp. olive oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, shallots, cumin, chili powder, and sugar. Pour half of the mixture …