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Blood-Sugar-Steady Stir Fry

Protein and vegetables lead, the grain plays a supporting role.

Blood-Sugar-Steady Stir Fry
Time
25 minutes
Serves
4
Protein
33g
Fiber
10g

Why this works

Shifting the plate ratio toward protein and non-starchy vegetables is the simplest lever for perimenopausal glucose swings.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb chicken, shrimp, or extra firm tofu
  • 6 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, snap peas, peppers, bok choy)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • Cashews for topping

Method

  1. 1Get the pan very hot and sear the protein in batches. Set aside.
  2. 2Stir fry the hardest vegetables first, adding softer ones after 2 minutes.
  3. 3Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Return the protein, add the sauce, and toss 1 minute.
  5. 5Serve over a modest scoop of grain and top with cashews.

Yvette's tip

Eat the vegetables and protein first and the grain last, the order alone flattens the glucose curve.

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