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Herbs can take a dish from being plain to having pizzazz. Whether from your garden, window box, farmer’s market, or grocery store, fresh herbs add freshness, flavor, fragrance, and eye appeal to meals. For people with diabetes, fresh herbs can be a game changer. They boost the deliciousness of a recipe without needing to add excess salt or butter. Herbs, in general, provide naturally occurring polyphenols with strong antioxidant properties, offering potential benefits for people with or trying to prevent type 2 diabetes. How to Store Fresh Herbs Herbs should smell fresh and have no yellowing

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated! Following a recipe, even a simple one, can feel like a chore, but you don’t always need a recipe. Sometimes all it takes is tossing together a few ingredients to make a satisfying meal. Here are 14 “non-recipes” for super simple snacks and meals to make “cooking” at home a breeze.

There’s something special about a warm bowl of soup or stew. It can make a busy day feel calmer, bring comfort when the weather turns cold, and help you enjoy a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss. For people living with prediabetes or diabetes, soups and stews can be a great choice. You can choose ingredients that will keep your meal balanced, like non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, and quality carbs like whole grains. This winter, try any of our cozy, diabetes‑friendly soups and stews that are simple to make and full of flavor. Six Diabetes Friendly Soups and Stews Sweet Potato and

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 foods you eat give you energy and nutrients that support a healthy body. Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns have been shown to help you manage diabetes, can reduce your risk of diabetes if you don’t have it, improve your ability to manage blood glucose (blood sugar), help you lose weight, and help with cholesterol problems. Vegetarian eating patterns generally exclude meat, fish, poultry, and possibly dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian eating pattern that includes dairy products and eggs is called lacto-ovo vegetarian. The vegan eating pattern excludes all animal products. Following a

An eating pattern includes the food and drinks you eat and drink regularly. Eating patterns are important for managing diabetes and providing your body with energy and nutrients. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is an eating pattern approved for blood glucose (blood sugar) management and has been shown to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, improve A1C, help with weight loss, and lower blood pressure How to Get Started on the DASH Eating Pattern The DASH eating pattern centers meals around non-starchy vegetables, low-fat proteins (fish, poultry, and turkey)

Warm weather is a great time to move the meal outdoors. But as you pack your basket and plan for a healthy, diabetes-friendly meal in the open air, there are some tips and tricks you can use to keep your meal savory, safe, and successful. Whether your family is planning a beach trip, picnic, or reunion, food is usually involved. Before you hit the road for your next outing, remember these tips to keep your food fresh while also keeping you and your loved ones healthy and safe.

With a few smart choices, you can fill your cart with foods that make healthy eating easier and help you prepare simple meals at home without spending hours in the kitchen. This guide walks you through the best foods to buy in each section of the store and shows how to turn them into quick, balanced meals that support your diabetes goals. Use the Diabetes Plate as Your Guide Use the types of food to guide you in how much to buy at the grocery store. The Diabetes Plate makes it easy to build balanced meals without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. Fill half your plate with non

There are seven eating patterns recommended for people with prediabetes and diabetes that can help manage blood glucose (blood sugar) and provide the body with energy, vitamins, and minerals. One of them is the low-fat eating pattern, which also assists with weight loss and can help to prevent diabetes if you don’t already live with it. A low-fat eating pattern limits the grams of fat you eat to about 30% of your total calories. It also keeps saturated fat (the fat found in animal products like cheese, high-fat meat, butter, and cream) to no more than 10% of your total calories. For example