The diabetes management app, Klinio, has identified the most popular meal options that patients with diabetes consume in their everyday life, helping them manage their condition.
Klinio is now sharing these recipes with consumers.
Kristina Zalnieraite, who heads nutrition with Klinio, says these are meals that are proven to help patients with diabetes who need to keep their glucose under control.
“Our data team went through more than 20 thousand Klinio meal and recipes, looking for the most saved items by users,” said Zalnieraite. “These are meals and recipes that our users say they love the most. And now we’re sharing some of these recipes with everyone who wants to get healthier with a meal plan that actually tastes good.”
A recent Klinio survey found “bad eating habits” was the behavior preventing patients from successfully managing their diabetes. That same survey found carb management and sugar cravings are the top two biggest obstacles for patients trying to manage their diabetes.
Zalnieraite says these recipes will not only help patients with diabetes, but are also valuable for anyone watching their calories or carb intake.
“These recipes were originally created for patients with diabetes and prediabetes, but everyone can benefit from these healthy recipes,” said Zalnieraite. “If you’re watching your weight or carb intake, these meals will help you too. They are easy to make and follow on a daily basis, and taste great.”
Most Popular Recipes Saved by Patients with Diabetes
The Blueberry and Raspberry Smoothie was the most saved snack on Klinio. Zalnieraite says berries are a healthy ingredient for patients with diabetes because they are low in sugar and helps balance their glucose levels. It has 199 calories and 22 grams of carbs. Click here to get the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp of Raspberries
- 2 tbsp of Blueberries
- 1 tbsp of Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp of dry oats
- 2 drops of Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- 1/2 tbsp of hemp protein powder
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened Oat milk
- 2 drops of Stevia liquid
Turkey Tortilla Wrap - 251 calories and 30 grams of carbs
The Turkey Tortilla wrap was another top-5 favorite meal saved by Klinio users. Zalnieraite said the meal is a different take on the traditional wrap, integrating cucumber, black pepper and hummus into the meal. Click here to get the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp of hummus
- 1 handful Salad green
- 1 small sliced cucumber
- 1 large corn tortilla
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 raw turkey breast
- 1 handful spinach
Vanilla Energy Bites - 244 calories and 15 grams of carbs
Vanilla Energy Bites ranked number four on the most saved list of recipes. Zalnieraite said this snack is just like the name, providing a boost of energy without the sugar that can spike glucose levels. Click here to get the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp dried coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp Isolated Soy Protein
- 4 drops of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp dry oats
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
About Klinio - Diabetes Management App
The independent organization, Validation Institute, validated findings by Kilo Health that found patients with type-2 diabetes who used Klinio for a minimum of 19 days over 2.5 months were twice as likely to reduce their absolute HbA1c value by 0.59 percent.
The data also found users were twice as likely to achieve clinically meaningful improvement than users who had fewer logins. A change of 0.5 is considered a meaningful change in a person’s health status and is accepted by the Food and Drug Administration.
The Klinio app is available to download for free on iOS and Android.
