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To celebrate the release of our new cookbook, The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook, we held a recipe contest to "instant-pot-ize" your favorite family recipes and make them diabetes- and instant-pot friendly! Cookbook author Nancy S. Hughes tested dozens of recipes, and ultimately chose one lucky winner and four runners up. Read on to see the winning recipes!

Are you looking for delicious and hassle-free recipes to manage your diabetes? Look no further! Our slow cooker recipes are specially crafted to provide you with a variety of nutritious and flavorful meals without compromising your health. With your slow cooker as your kitchen ally, you can savor delectable dishes while keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels in check.

Rosemary is a perennial herb that has long held a beloved place in gardens and kitchens around the world. Initially from the Mediterranean, rosemary has been used for centuries in various capacities. Find out everything you need to know about this tasty herb!

When you were first diagnosed with diabetes, chances are you were sent to a class offered by your health care provider that gave you the basics of caring for yourself—from how to use a glucose monitor to figuring out a new way of eating. You may even have received a pamphlet outlining how many grams of carbohydrates per meal you should have—depending on factors such as your age, gender, activity level, and more.

The air fryer has changed the way we make our favorite comfort foods at home. It lets you enjoy crispy, “fried” dishes using much less fat and fewer calories. Learn more about the air fryer and find diabetes friendly recipes below.

Managing your diabetes and heart health includes your eating plan, physical activity, and medications your doctor has prescribed. Here’s some information about healthy eating and other lifestyle choices that can help you along the way. Eat Smart If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may wonder what, when, and how much to eat. There is no single “diabetes diet.” There is also no perfect amount of protein, fat, or carbohydrates that works for everyone. Your eating plan should be made to fit your needs and help your each your goals, but you can start with the Diabetes Plate. For an eating plan

Putting together a salad is a great way to add more veggies to your meals. Salads can be a side dish or starter for a meal—or with proteins and quality carbohydrates (carbs)—they can be a diabetes-friendly meal on their own. Here’s some ideas on how to build the perfect salad to use with your eating plan! Building Blocks of Perfect Salads Greens: Many salads start with a base of leafy greens and there are lots of options to choose from! Light green lettuces like romaine or iceberg have a mild flavor. Darker greens like spinach and kale are more nutrient dense and have a stronger flavor.

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the flavors and fun of a Thanksgiving feast. Diabetes Food Hub has plenty of healthy recipes you can use for your Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving) meal, and we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites. Each recipe has the ingredients, directions, and all the nutritional information. Be sure to build your Thanksgiving plate using the Diabetes Plate. Non-starchy veggies should fill half of your plate (plus, the veggies will add festive color to your meal!) and lean protein, like turkey or plant-based proteins, should fill one-quarter. Fill

Eating healthier doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Simple food swaps can fit your favorite meals and make healthy eating easier. Small changes like choosing a different ingredient can support your diabetes management goals and help you build habits that last. What is Food Swapping? Food swapping means choosing a similar food that’s lower in fat, carbs, or calories. It can be something you do at home while cooking or when ordering at a restaurant. These swaps help you make informed choices without giving up the foods you enjoy. Here are some ideas to get you started. Food Swap Ideas for Dining

The Mediterranean “diet” is known as one of the healthiest in the world because it is not truly a diet, but rather a lifestyle that is based on a variety of healthy foods, allows for occasional indulgences, and includes shared physical and social activities. Because of the wide variety of food choices included and the flexibility, a growing number of people have been able to adapt this lifestyle and are seeing positive results.