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Ginger, with its unmistakable aroma and zesty flavor, has been an integral ingredient in cuisines and traditional medicine around the world for centuries. Whether it's adding a kick to a stir-fry or soothing a queasy stomach, ginger's versatility and distinctive taste have made it a beloved ingredient in families and kitchens.

It’s one thing to know the types of foods you should focus on: lean protein, lots of fiber, lots of vegetables, and fruit. With a little research, you can find endless ideas and recipes for meals for a week that will appeal to you and your family’s preferences. But there’s an art to taking all that food you’ve purchased and extending it beyond a specific meal that makes you and your family happy eaters and avoids wasting food.

Plant-based eating is popular, and for good reason. Plant foods can add color, texture, taste, volume, and overall appeal to meals. But more importantly, eating more plant-based meals can provide significant health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Two of the most well-known plant-based eating patterns include the vegetarian and vegan eating patterns.

Meal planning is a powerful tool for diabetes management. Planning out your meals for the week helps you build a grocery list so you buy just what you need. And once you have everything on hand, it's easier to prepare meals throughout the week and stick to your plan. Read on for tips from cookbook author Amy Riolo on Mediterranean-style meal planning, and a one-week Mediterranean meal plan to get you started!

The radish is a powerhouse vegetable that packs a ton of flavor and nutrition into a tiny package. Whether you slice them thin and add them to your favorite salad or use them as a crunchy garnish for your tacos, radishes bring a fun and vibrant pop of color and texture to any dish. They’re also low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and vitamin C.

If you have a slow cooker collecting dust somewhere, it’s time to pull it out and start cooking! Slow cookers are great for making comforting soups and stews in the fall, but they can do so much more.