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.

Low Carb Matzo Balls 1

Low Carb Matzo Balls

I’ve always loved matzo ball soup, but since my diabetes diagnosis I’ve limited myself to one or two matzo balls per bowl of soup. This year I decided to create low carb matzo balls so that I can allow myself to indulge. To be completely honest: these low carb matzo balls aren’t the real thing, but they are definitely a satisfying substitute.
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Mini Caprese Salad

Mini Caprese Salad

This mini caprese salad recipe is the easiest summer salad to prepare. In less than five minutes you can create a dish that is delicious and elegant. One of our favorite things about caprese salad is that its flavors are so pizza-like.
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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll 1

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Roll

Though a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese used to be one of my favorite foods, I've accepted the fact that bagels don't mix well with my diabetes.
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Quinoa Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Peas

Quinoa Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Peas

I was in Italy last month for the Milano City Marathon. As you might imagine, there were tempting high carb foods everywhere I looked. There were plenty of foods I had no problem resisting, but on my last evening there I gave into myself and ordered risotto in a lovely little restaurant.
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Simple Vegetable Broth

Simple Vegetable Broth

This quick, simple vegetable broth recipe is a great substitute for meat and chicken based broth.  Other than washing and chopping vegetables,…
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