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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.

The Mediterranean eating pattern is one of the suggested eating patterns that can be used to create your eating plan to manage diabetes. It uses whole, minimally processed ingredients rich in flavor and nutrients. Types of Foods in the Mediterranean Eating Pattern It’s more than just an eating pattern—it’s a lifestyle that focuses on: Seasonal vegetables and fruits These form the foundation of most meals Whole grains, such as whole wheat bread, bulgur, farro, and barley These provide quality carbohydrates and fiber Legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and beans These serve as nutrient-rich sources

You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers? The good news is that most holiday meals already include a balance of protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates. A holiday‑style Diabetes Plate might include roast turkey, Brussels sprouts, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes. Filling half your plate with non‑starchy vegetables helps you enjoy special dishes like mac and cheese without going overboard. The rest of your plate should include one‑quarter

Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers.

The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork

If you or a family member have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be wracking your brain, trying to come up with delicious, healthy meals. Instead of getting frustrated, how about investing in some cookbooks? Now, while there are cookbooks written and specifically for people with type 2 diabetes, there are many general cookbooks that have recipes that are flavor powerhouses and still conform to your new needs. In fact, they are filled with dishes everyone will enjoy. Here are several from both categories:

If you have diabetes, it’s important to an eating plan that supports your heart health because you are at higher risk for developing heart disease. In fact, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke. Here is how to choose foods that will help lower your risk for or manage heart disease. Heart-healthy eating patterns that can be used for your eating plan include: Mediterranean Style Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Vegetarian Vegan Low Carb Very Low Carb A heart healthy eating plan will include foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and

Managing prediabetes or diabetes, especially when first diagnosed, can feel overwhelming. There just seems to be so much to keep track of. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools available to help—including with portion control. These tools can be as simple or elaborate as you want, from pre-portioned plates and containers to digital scales and apps. Using the Diabetes Plate The Diabetes Plate is an easy way to build balanced meals with the right portions of different foods. Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables like asparagus, green beans, eggplant, or greens. Fill one quarter of the

This article is brought to you by the Idaho Potato Commission, a proud sponsor of the Diabetes Food Hub. Potatoes are easy to cook, versatile, low‑cost, and offer good nutrition. They are a type of starchy root vegetable and are in season from late summer to early winter, but you can find them in the produce department of your grocery stores all year. Potatoes are a whole food, containing vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With mindful portions, how you prepare them, and what you eat them with, potatoes can fit into a balanced, diabetes-friendly eating plan. Nutritional Benefits of Potatoes

Casseroles are a family favorite because they’re simple, comforting, and can go straight from the oven to the table. They’re also great for making ahead. Traditional casseroles, though, often rely on carbs that are not high in fiber, high in saturated fat sauces, and a lot of cheese. There’s nothing wrong with the idea of a casserole—it’s a warm, hearty one‑pan meal. The challenge is the usual ingredients, which can be higher in carbs, saturated fat and sodium than many people need. By rethinking a few components, we found ways to keep all the convenience and flavor while lightening things up