Michael Aviad
Michael Aviad

Michael Aviad is co-founder of ASweetLife. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002. Michael was born in Santa Barbara and grew up in Jerusalem. He studied law and after passing his bar exam went on to get an MBA with a major in finance. Michael worked for many years as an economist. He and his wife Jess, also a type 1 diabetic, have three sons. Michael loves to run and is always training for the next marathon.

Peanut Butter Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Peanut Butter Vinaigrette

If you’re tired of the usual salad dressings and you like the taste of peanuts, this may be the perfect recipe for you. The dressing is thick, creamy, and very rich so don’t overdo it. Be sure to use natural peanut butter (100% peanuts) with no added sugar.
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Buckwheat Chicken Stew

My grandmother made a dish similar to this which she called Chicken and Kasha. It’s a simple hearty winter stew, and buckwheat is a delicious and incredibly healthful food. Don’t let its name fool you – buckwheat is a seed, not a grain...
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Cold Zucchini and Mint Salad

June is peak zucchini season and we eat zucchini all summer long – grilled, fried, steamed, and even raw.  Zucchini is low-carb, low calorie and…
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Yogurt Frittata

I don’t think there’s any dish, other than the frittata, that works perfectly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Frittatas are a cinch to pull off because, unlike with omelets, there's no flipping involved, and most of the cooking takes place in the oven.
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Zucchini Soup

Zucchini has a light and delicate flavor, and the other vegetables in this soup add richness and texture. It's a low-carb soup, simple to prepare, and packed with vitamins. Enjoy it with a slice of whole-grain bread.
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Butternutsquash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Jess is not a fan of winter, and constantly complains of being cold (even when it isn’t all that cold out)....
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Lemon and Mint Dressing

Mint is one of our favorite herbs, and we usually have some in the house. We add mint leaves to our tea, and sometimes just to a glass of hot water. When I felt like we needed a change from our usual vinaigrette salad dressing,
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