Meal planning and cooking when managing diabetes can be easy and you can still enjoy your favorite foods. With a few food substitutions or a change in the cooking method, almost any dish can be diabetes-friendly. We’ve put together some easy food substitutions for healthier meals you can apply to new recipes or old favorites. Non-Starchy Veggies Carbs have the biggest impact on blood glucose (blood sugar). An easy way to cut back on carbs (like pasta, rice, and potatoes) is by swapping them for non-starchy vegetables or vegetable-based alternatives. There are many great low-carb options at