Let's set the scene...
4.9 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, around 90% of those have type 2. There's also a further 13.6 million people who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes – some you can’t change, such as age and ethnicity, and some you can, such as your weight. Lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and keeping physically active can help some people halve the risk of type 2 diabetes.
That got us thinking....
What does the partnership involve?
At Mindful Chef, we're passionate about making healthy eating easy. That's why we’ve joined forces with the brilliant Diabetes UK, to create a range of bespoke recipes designed to support people living with or at risk of diabetes.
So if you’re new to a diagnosis, an old hand at balancing your nutrition, or you’re just dipping a toe into more conscious consumption of salt, sugar, and carbs, you’re in for a treat.
Welcome to healthy eating made easy, for people with diabetes.
Each month, you'll find a range of recipes available on the Mindful Chef menu which have been developed in partnership with Diabetes UK.
How have these recipes been developed?
Together with the brilliant people at Diabetes UK, we’ve tweaked our already healthy recipes to support people managing their diabetes.
Working closely with their clinicians, we've created a range of easy to follow recipes that put the joy back in cooking again. You’ll see exactly what goes into them, with all the nutritional info clear as day. Even better? Everything you’ll cook is finely balanced by chefs and nutritionists.
I have been using Mindful Chef for several months. With one child who has coeliac disease and one with Type 1 diabetes, Mindful Chef has been a veritable life saver. Every meal is gluten free meaning, for the first time in 18 years, we can all eat the same with no compromise on flavour. The carb count for each portion is vital and helps my diabetic immeasurably. The choice, service and deliveries are excellent and I love that the packaging is recyclable and that we are donating meals to children in Malawi.
Caroline, July 2021 - Mindful Chef Customer
I was recently diagnosed as diabetic and had no idea how to change my diet nor the time to investigate. Mindful Chef has been my saviour. Delicious easy and moreish as well as ethical and top quality.
Debbie, March 2021 - Mindful Chef Customer
For more information, contact us on hello@mindfulchef.com