Nutritional meal planning for diabetes with fatty liver: Blood sugar control dietary therapy from borscht to double mushroom tofu

Borscht Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, 100g cabbage, 50g beef. Instructions: 1. Wash the tomatoes, cabbage, and beef separately. Cut the tomatoes into cubes, and the beef and cabbage into thick slices. 2. Heat a pot, add the tomatoes, cabbage, and beef, and add water to cover the vegetables. Expert Tip: Tomatoes contain a large amount of glucose, fructose, and organic acids that are easily absorbed by the body. They can lower blood pressure and capillary permeability, and have certain anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects.

Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms and Wood Ear Mushrooms Ingredients: 150g firm tofu, 30g fresh shiitake mushrooms, 30g soaked wood ear mushrooms, 15g enoki mushrooms, 20g glass noodles, 5g scallions, 3g ginger, 3g salt, 15g vegetable oil. Instructions: 1. Wash the shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms, and soak them in water for 3 hours. 2. Cut the tofu into cubes. 3. Heat oil in a pan, fry the tofu until fragrant, add an appropriate amount of water, and add the shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms. Simmer over low heat for half an hour, then add the glass noodles and scallions, and season to taste. Expert Tip: The special amino acids contained in shiitake mushrooms can significantly reduce urinary protein and have a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on various kidney diseases.

Braised Pumpkin with Meatballs Recipe: 1. Mince lean pork and form into meatballs. Cut off 1/3 of the pumpkin, remove the seeds and pulp, boil thoroughly in boiling water, and arrange on a plate. Slice ginger and cut scallions into sections. 2. Heat oil in a wok to 130 degrees Celsius. Add the meatballs and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside. 3. Leave some oil in the wok. Add ginger slices and meatballs and stir-fry. Add chicken broth, salt, MSG, and xylitol and simmer until cooked through. Add scallion sections and thicken with cornstarch slurry. Expert Tip: Pumpkin contains cobalt, which can activate human metabolism, promote hematopoiesis, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B₁₂ in the body. It has special effects on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.

Hot Mixed Shredded Vegetables Recipe: 1. Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots, then shred them separately. Soak the shredded potatoes in cold water to wash away the surface starch. Shred the green bell pepper as well. 2. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add a little salt and salad oil. Blanch the shredded potatoes and carrots for about 1 minute, then add the shredded green bell pepper. After a few moments, remove all three vegetables. 3. Drain the water, place them in a bowl, add a little salt and chicken bouillon powder, mix well, then add a little white vinegar and mix again. Expert Tip: This dish is low in fat and sodium, high in fiber, and has vibrant colors. Adding a little white vinegar makes the dish crisp and refreshing.

Stir-fried Shrimp and Cucumber Ingredients: 50g soaked shrimp, 80g cucumber, 10g cooking oil, salt, MSG, cooking wine (to taste), a little chopped green onion and ginger. Instructions: 1. Briefly blanch the shrimp in warm oil, then immediately remove and set aside. 2. Wash the cucumber, peel, and dice. 3. Heat oil in a wok, sauté the chopped green onion and ginger, then add the shrimp, diced cucumber, salt, cooking wine, and MSG. Stir-fry over high heat for a few moments and remove from heat. Expert Tip: This is a moderate-calorie recipe suitable for diabetics. The malonic acid in cucumber can effectively prevent the conversion of carbohydrates into fat in the body.

Stir-fried Vegetable Recipe: 250g of leafy greens (such as cabbage, bok choy, spinach, celery, onion, etc.), 9g vegetable oil, a little shredded ginger, and 5g salt. Instructions: 1. Wash the leafy greens and cut them into 1-inch pieces. 2. Heat the oil in a wok, add the shredded ginger and stir-fry, then add the leafy greens and stir-fry over high heat until half-cooked. Add salt and a little warm water, stir-fry briefly, and it's ready.

Beef Noodle Soup Ingredients: 100g all-purpose flour, 50g lean beef, 250g bok choy, 10g soy sauce, 5g cooking wine, 5g scallions, 3 peppercorns, 3g salt, and appropriate amount of water. Instructions: 1. Wash the beef and cut it into small pieces. Marinate with soy sauce, salt, peppercorns, and cooking wine for about 1 hour. Bring to a boil in a pot, then simmer until cooked through. Wash the bok choy and scallions. Cut the bok choy into 1-inch sections and chop the scallions. 2. Wash the flour with water, roll it out, and cut it into noodles. 3. Boil a pot of water. Once boiling, blanch the bok choy and drain. Cook the noodles until done, then drain and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and bok choy, and pour over the beef and beef broth.

Steamed Tofu with Fish Fillet Ingredients: 300g tofu, 50g fish fillet, 1 egg, 1 tsp chopped onion, 3g salt, 2g pepper, 3ml sesame oil. Instructions: 1. Place the fish fillet in a small bowl, add the seasonings and mix well. Then add the egg and mix well again. 2. Chop the tofu and mix it with the fish mixture. Place the mixture in a large dish and steam until cooked. Remove from heat, add the chopped onion, and finally pour boiling oil and sauce over the steamed tofu. Serve immediately.

Mushroom and Tofu Soup Ingredients: 3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, 200g soft tofu, 50g minced green garlic (or chopped scallions), 5g cornstarch, 2g salt. Instructions: 1. Wash and finely slice the shiitake mushrooms; slice the tofu. 2. Boil 500ml of water. Once hot, add the mushrooms and tofu and bring to a boil. 3. Add the desired amount of seasonings, thicken with cornstarch slurry, and add the minced green garlic. Expert Tip: Tofu is a nourishing and heat-clearing food. Regular consumption can replenish qi, clear heat and dryness, quench thirst, and cleanse the intestines.