In the world of condiments, salsa is the true king. When you are having an impromptu party or a few friends stopped by unexpectedly and you need something quick to put on the table, salsa can be your savior.

Salsa gained popularity in the United States some time in 1970s and since then it has become a true staple of American cuisine. There are many different types of salsa and overall it’s a very healthy and nutritional food.

Fresh salsa is a diabetes-friendly way to add flavor to your food while providing important nutrients. That is if you take your time to make your own salsa. – This way you can make it perfect for virtually any diet.

If you don’t have an opportunity to prepare a homemade salsa, your local supermarket most likely will provide you quite a variety of choices. In this case, you have to carefully read the nutrition labels as the salsas available in stores may contain an excessive amount of sugar and sodium and therefore, cannot be recommended for diabetics.

So the best way to enjoy a diabetes-friendly salsa is to make this delicious condiment yourself. Besides being a gastronomical delight, homemade salsa will give you quite a few benefits.

Natural salsa is a great source of fiber without any sugar or fat. Fiber will help you feel satisfied after a meal and will not cause a release of the body’s insulin. As a result, salsa can stabilize your blood sugar levels.

The common ingredients on salsa such as tomatoes, onions, and lime juice, are a rich source of Vitamin C, which helps prevent heart disease. Because salsa is usually served raw, Vitamin C gets absorbed quickly.

If you spice up your salsa with jalapenos, you will add fat burning ability to it. Capsaicin, a component of jalapenos, increase your body’s fat burning ability, which promotes weight loss.

Salsa is good for your heart. –It only contains plant ingredients that are naturally cholesterol-free. It is also rich in potassium, which helps us regulate our mineral and fluid balance.

Additionally, salsa is a good source of an antioxidant called Quercetin, which can be found in tomatoes and onions and has antihistamine and anti-inflammatory effects.

Because there are many variations of salsa, you can easily find many recipes online. Here are a few salsa recipes that we like.

Eggs Fried in Green Salsa

Want something different for breakfast? Try this recipe! – It’s diabetic-friendly, easy to cook, and delicious!

Mango Salsa

Try this mango salsa recipe to add flavor and color to your dinner table! It’s fresh, it’s sweet, and, of course, diabetic-friendly.

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Tacos with Cod and Mango Salsa The pan fried cod filet is so tender it melts in your mouth, while the combination of other ingredients makes these diabetes-friendly tacos truly amazing!