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Did you know that grilling is a diabetes-friendly cooking method? Cooking over an open flame doesn’t require adding any oil, and fat can drip off whatever you are cooking, making for a lower fat meal. Read on for more grilling tips from the National Pork Board and some of our favorite grilling recipes.

Do you have a resolution to eat healthier this new year? Cooking more meals at home is a great way to start, but it can be challenging to plan, shop, and prepare meals every week. To help, we’ve come up with a clean and simple meal plan of recipes featuring natural, healthy, whole foods. This meal plan is low in sodium, has no added sugar, and provides balanced meals loaded with vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.

With social distancing and mandates to stay at home, many people are having to get creative with eating and cooking more meals at home. When you're cooped up inside with easy access to the kitchen, it's easy to start grazing all day and lose the structure of planned meals. How can you enjoy snacks and still keep it healthy?

Knowing how to roast a whole chicken is a great skill to learn! Whole chicken is a budget-friendly protein food that can feed a crowd or be used as the protein source for other meals during the week. When you cook a whole chicken, it is recommended to leave the skin on to keep the chicken moist. The downside is that leaving the skin on adds more fat to our meal. Removing the skin after the chicken is cooked will help cut down on the saturated fat. You can lower the saturated fat in your portions even more, by eating the white meat. Dark meat has more fat, so use the dark meat for recipes that

Using the Diabetes Plate Method, your meal should be half non-starchy veggies, one-fourth protein, and one-fourth carbohydrate (carb) foods. If you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy food choices, then whole grains are the way to go for your carb choices. They have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains, two important elements that will help with diabetes management.

Whether you are making lunches for school or your day at the office, packing and prepping lunch can help you manage diabetes and save money. Check out the recipes below that can inspire you to get creative and are perfect for anyone to enjoy. The Diabetes Plate As your guide, follow the Diabetes Plate to pack your lunch: Half your plate (lunch) with non-starchy veggies. Use tomato slices on your sandwich; a side of carrot, celery and bell pepper strips with low fat dressing as a dip; or a side of steamed green beans One quarter of your plate (lunch) with lean proteins, like roasted chicken

Having diabetes or prediabetes does not mean you have to cut out all carbs, but cutting back on some carb foods, or making some smart swaps may help with managing blood glucose. If you are looking to include more low carb meals in your meal plan, we’ve rounded up some breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas, plus some everyday tips for reducing carbs.

Eating healthier can be a challenge and sometimes you just need a little extra help. With the right tools, you can make it easier to reach your health goals. Whether you're looking to manage your diabetes, lose weight, improve your overall health, or simply eat a more balanced diet, there are a variety of nutrition tools available to help you reach your goals. Here are five essential nutrition tools you won’t want to miss.

Getting a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes does not mean that you have to remove all carbohydrate foods from your diet! Depending on your current eating habits, reducing your carb intake, or making some smart swaps, may help manage your blood glucose without cutting out your favorite foods.