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Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in single serve containers in the fridge for grab-and-go meals all week.

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 15 “non-recipes” for super simple snacks and meals to make “cooking” at home a breeze.

Meal Prepping is for Everyone They say failure to plan is planning to fail, and that applies to your nutrition too. The best way to set yourself up for success in the kitchen is to meal plan and prep. Meal planning means deciding what you would like to eat for your meals each day of the week. From that list of meals, you can create your grocery list and shop. Meal prepping means cooking meals ahead of time so they’re ready to grab, pack, and reheat. However, for people with busy lives, meal prepping can sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Meal prepping is for everyone and can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. Here are some tips and tricks to save time and energy while meal prepping.

Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in single serve containers in the fridge for grab-and-go meals all week.

Potatoes are a staple in American cuisine, from the classic mashed potatoes to loaded baked potatoes. But have you ever thought of reimagining your favorite Idaho potato dishes? With a little creativity and experimentation, here are 10 ways you can turn your classic potato dishes into something new and exciting.

At the start of a new year, many people are focused on bettering their health. There are many ways to pursue a healthy lifestyle that can keep you feeling good throughout the ups and downs of year. We combed the latest research studies to identify some creative habits that can help you feel better and achieve a healthy weight. These habits may not be best for everyone—work with your health care team to come up with goals and small steps you can start putting into practice now.

You’ll want to put on a green apron to make these fun, diabetes-friendly recipes for St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you are Irish, or simply Irish at heart, these dishes are lower in calories, fat, and carbs than the traditional recipes. (They’re just as tasty, though!)

Cookbooks and websites are great sources for finding recipes, but sometimes you need help putting together a whole meal that supports your diabetes management! The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to build healthy, balanced meals with no carb-counting or measuring needed. Here we have six simple, balanced meals, featuring recipes from Diabetes Food Hub to help you plan your menu this week. For full nutrition information on each recipe, hover over the name of the recipe and click the link. 1. Easy Weeknight Chicken Dinner Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breast 300 calories, 3 grams carbohydrate Harvest

Did you know that having diabetes puts you at a higher risk for developing heart disease? The good news is, managing diabetes—which includes healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring blood glucose, reducing stress, and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor—may help protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease. To get you started, we've rounded up some of our favorite heart-healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! These recipes are packed with: Fiber from vegetables and whole grains, which can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose (blood

From the flood of fun-sized candies on Halloween to the candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, and all the holiday feasts in between, winter can be a minefield of food temptations. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about how to manage your diabetes during the holidays. To provide a little guidance, we've asked diabetes and nutrition experts to share their top tips for staying on track this holiday season without sacrificing holiday cheer!