Dates | for labor prep

Eating dates at the end of pregnancy can be beneficial for labor preparation, but it can be tricky for those on a gestational diabetes diet due to their high sugar content.

One Medjool date contains about 18g of carbs of which 16g is sugar. The key is to balance the sugars by adding plenty of protein.

Here are 4 ways to incorporate dates for a gestational diabetes diet:

SMOOTHIE

#1: Blend dates, ice, almond milk, protein powder, and nut butter

#2: Blend dates, ice, a protein shake (vanilla, chocolate, caramel, or coffee), and nut butter

FINGER FOOD

Stuff dates with ricotta or cream cheese, wrap with bacon, and bake at 350F / 180C for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy

FINGER FOOD

Stuff each date with an almond and ricotta, pour Greek yogurt over, and bake at 350F / 180C for approximately 20-25 minutes

STUFFING

Mix chopped dates, chopped almonds, ricotta or cream cheese, spinach, garlic, and seasoning for a flavorful stuffing, and use it for chicken, turkey, pork, or even beef