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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.

Want a kitchen hack that will boost the flavor of dozens of recipes and help keep things healthy and diabetes-friendly? Use homemade stock or broth wherever you can. You may be wondering what the difference is between stock and broth. Stock is made from simmering bones in water and broth is made from simmering meat (and sometimes bones). They both create a flavor-boosted liquid, but stock is thicker than broth because of the collagen and gelatin that is released from the bones. You can also make vegetable stock (usually unseasoned and made from whole vegetables) and broth (usually seasoned and

Every fall when the weather cools, pumpkins rise in popularity. Used both for decorative and culinary purposes, pumpkins are not only pretty, they’re also delicious and healthy!

The Mediterranean diet is touted as one of the healthiest eating plans. Meals are plant-forward and based on whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans), whole grains, herbs, spices, and olive oil. The eating plan also includes moderate amounts of dairy foods (including yogurt), eggs, fish, and poultry. Small amounts of red meats and sweets can periodically be included, if you’d like.

How to Make Healthy Crunchy Snacks Do you like to eat crunchy foods but can’t find healthy choices? Seeking healthier food options in your eating plan doesn’t have to lead to a crunch-less snack time. Here are some suggestions for great substitutions: Popcorn: Who doesn’t love popcorn? Surprise, it’s healthy for you (whole grain and all) and it’s a good source of fiber. Compared to the volume, it’s also low in carbs. Just 15 grams in three cups. Choose air-popped popcorn to avoid the fat and limit fatty, salty toppings. Enjoy, but avoid excessive portion sizes. You can flavor your popcorn with

The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). You can create meals with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a nine-inch plate! Read on for ideas and recipes for balanced meals.

There are a lot of healthy habits you can develop when cooking and eating that help manage diabetes. These include portion control, cooking with healthy fats, and having tools and equipment that make you want to cook healthy, delicious food.

Summer months often mean pulling out the grill to whip up a few burgers for the family. However, traditional beef burgers are often full of fat and calories that don’t fit well into a healthy eating style. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good burger while managing your diabetes!

Cooking meals at home is a great way to save money and eat healthy. And using ingredients that cost less in your meal planning will help you save even more. Items like canned or frozen vegetables (get the no salt added options), dried or canned beans, canned tuna, rotisserie chicken, eggs, pasta, grains, and potatoes. Plant-based proteins, like tofu, can also be budget-friendly. Try a more relaxed way meal plan using ingredients that cost less this week because we did the work for you! Check out some of our favorite cost-saving, healthy recipes. Our Recipe Roundup Chilaquiles with Sunny-Side

Basil is one of the most popular herbs, bringing flavor and vibrancy to everyday meals. With its enticing aroma, distinctive taste, and numerous culinary applications, basil has become an essential ingredient in cuisines from around the globe. From Italian classics to Asian delights, this versatile herb adds a fresh and aromatic touch to a variety of dishes.