Diabetes is a major lifestyle disorder, the prevalence of which is increasing globally. Asian countries contribute to more than 60% of the world’s diabetic population as the prevalence of diabetes is increasing in these countries. The same trend is seen in many other cultures where rice and other high-carb foods are a staple of the diet. This includes Asian countries, the Philippines, India, Italy, and Latino countries.

Articles

Culture gap can make diabetes diet harder
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-diabetes-culture-diet-idUSKCN10N1VM

Diabetes Rates May Double Worldwide by 2030
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20040426/diabetes-rates-worldwide#1

Cuisine

Asian

20 Best Low Carb Asian Recipes
http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2015/02/20-best-low-carb-asian-recipes.html

Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
A very flexible recipe that can be suitable for all dietary lifestyles and diabetes dietary protocols.
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-asian-noodle-salad-low-carb-vegetarian/

Cauliflower Fried Rice
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/vegetables/cauliflower/cauliflower-fried-rice/

EASY KETO POTSTICKERS WITH ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE
https://beautyandthefoodie.com/easy-keto-potstickers-with-asian-dipping-sauce/

Egg-drop Soup
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/soups-stews/soups/egg-drop-soup/

Keto Paleo Sushi
https://www.mypcoskitchen.com/keto-paleo-sushi/

Low Carb Kung Pao Chicken
Vegetarian/vegan version: use homemade seitan or extra-firm sprouted tofu
https://www.ketoconnect.net/low-carb-kung-pao-chicken/

Mock Hoisin Sauce
http://www.copymethat.com/r/08ojvwA/mock-hoisin-sauce/

Mongolian Beef
For “Adventist non-vegetarians” (who eat only “clean” meat/fish)
https://know2how.life/mongolian-beef/

Tamarind Paste: How to Buy, Make & Use Tamarind
https://www.thespruce.com/tamarind-paste-overview-3217073

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Filipino

Article

Diabetes Care in the Philippines
https://docgerrytan.com/2016/04/22/diabetes-care-in-the-philippines/

Recipes

Filipino Chicken Adobo – Low Carb
https://lowcarbyum.com/filipino-chicken-adobo/

Mom J’s Filipino Seitan Adobo
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/main-dishes-vegetarian/meat-analogs/mom-js-filipino-seitan-adobo/

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Greek

Cucumber, Tomato & Onion Salad (Greek Salad)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jptpTkislgg

Grilled Greek Lemon Chicken
https://www.cookingclassy.com/grilled-greek-lemon-chicken/

Mom J’s Greek Salad
https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/salads-dressings/vegetable-salads/mom-js-greek-salad/

Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta
https://www.skinnytaste.com/spiralized-greek-cucumber-salad-with/

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Indian

Dining Out, Indian Style
https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works/library/articles/dining-out-indian-style

“Indian Food” [blog post, August 16, 2016]
https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.wordpress.com/2016/08/16/indian-food/

shahi paneer recipe | shahi paneer masala | shahi paneer ki sabji
https://hebbarskitchen.com/shahi-paneer-recipe-shahi-paneer-masala/

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Italian

“At the Old Spaghetti Factory” [blog post, May 20, 2017]
https://lemi-hegarty.website/yearwithoutcarbs/?p=1785

Ciambotta Italian Vegetable Stew Recipe
http://recipes.mercola.com/ciambotta-italian-vegetable-stew-recipe.aspx

Dining Out, Italian Style
https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works/library/articles/dining-out-italian-style

Low Carb Italian Food
https://www.tasteaholics.com/recipes/low-carb-italian-food/

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Jewish/Israeli

Low Carb Poppy Seed Hamantaschen
For Purim
https://asweetlife.org/low-carb-poppy-seed-hamantaschen/

Easy Passover Recipes & Low Carb Passover Food
https://www.atkins.com/how-it-works/library/articles/try-atkins-easy-passover-recipes-enjoy-low-carb-passover-food

Grain-Free Matzo
https://elanaspantry.com/grain-free-matzo/

How To Make Shakshuka (Israeli dish)
https://www.thehealthymaven.com/how-to-make-shakshuka

Low Carb Challah
https://www.carolinesketokitchen.com/2017/09/low-carb-challah.html

Low Carb Charoset Recipe for Passover
https://www.carbsmart.com/low-carb-charoset-recipe-for-passover.html

Low Carb Hanukkah Recipes
https://yourlighterside.com/2012/02/low-carb-hanukkah-recipes/

Low-Carb Latkes
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/low-carb-latkes-keto-cauliflower-pancakes/

Staying Low Carb During Passover

https://www.carbsmart.com/low-carb-during-passover-by-dana-carpender.html?doing_wp_cron=1587677646.1207749843597412109375

Time Saving Shabbat Menus
https://www.thespruceeats.com/sabbath-menus-and-recipes-2122253

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Korean

Eat Korean Food on a Low-Carb Diet
https://www.thespruceeats.com/low-carb-korean-food-2118747

Korean Beef
https://lowcarbyum.com/korean-beef-paleo-recipe/

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Mediterranean

Low Carb Tabouli
Use cauliflower rice instead of wheat
https://www.myketokitchen.com/keto-recipes/keto-tabbouleh-salad/

Mediterranean Herb Spice Blend
https://www.carbsmart.com/mediterranean-herb-spice-blend.html

TABOULI RECIPE WITH HEMP HEARTS
https://twosleevers.com/keto-tabouli-recipe/

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Mexican

12 DELICIOUS LOW-CARB MEXICAN RECIPES
https://www.livingchirpy.com/12-best-low-carb-mexican-recipes/

125 Best Keto Mexican Recipes – Low Carb
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/15-best-low-carb-mexican-recipes/

BISTEC A LA MEXICANA
https://www.food.com/recipe/bistec-a-la-mexicana-225105

CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE
https://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/chile_relleno_casserole.html

Homemade Enchilada Sauce
For vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
http://kitchenmeetsgirl.com/homemade-enchilada-sauce/

Latin Spice Blend
https://www.carbsmart.com/low-carb-latin-spice-blend.html?doing_wp_cron=1587677908.1251649856567382812500

Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet Dinner
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-mexican-cauliflower-rice/

Nopales a la Mexicana
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/nopales-easy-mexican-recipe/

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Middle Eastern

CAULIFLOWER FALAFEL TAHINI BOWL
Vegetarian (moderate-carb)
For lower carb, use flaxseed meal instead of arrowroot, and Swerve instead of maple syrup
https://paleoglutenfree.com/recipes/perfect-whole30-blender-cauliflower-falafel-tahini-bowl/

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Puerto Rican

Article

Increasing Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes — United States and Puerto Rico, 1995–2010
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6145a4.htm

Recipes

Latin Spice Blend
https://www.carbsmart.com/low-carb-latin-spice-blend.html?doing_wp_cron=1587677908.1251649856567382812500

Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo: Chicken & Rice
Make with cauliflower rice for low-carb!
http://www.quericavida.com/recipes/puerto-rican-arroz-con-pollo-chicken-rice/36af953f-8fa8-4550-996c-094afd24ce5a

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Thai

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup – Tom Kha Gai
https://www.tasteaholics.com/recipes/soups/thai-coconut-chicken-soup-tom-kha-gai/

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