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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! The following burger patties all have fewer than 200 calories and 10 grams of fat. If you are trying to limit the carbohydrates (carbs) you eat, try serving your burger on a large piece of lettuce instead of a bun. Also be mindful of the condiments you are adding to your burger as they can increase

What you choose to eat plays a key role in diabetes management because food affects your blood glucose (blood sugar) level. Every meal and snack counts. That’s why making informed food choices—at the grocery store and beyond—is part of living well with diabetes. Benefits of Online Grocery Shopping Traditional in-store grocery shopping can sometimes be time-consuming, overwhelming, and for some, even stressful. If that’s true for you, online grocery shopping may be a good option. It can be a quick and easy solution that can offer surprising benefits. Easier access to products. Finding the right

People living with diabetes get a lot of nutrition advice—from the internet, friends, family, healthcare professionals, and even celebrities. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should eat. But what’s often missing is how to make healthy food choices in real life. Even if there were a “perfect diet,” most of us couldn’t switch to it right away. That’s because our food choices are shaped by many different factors. Let’s take a look at the factors used to make food choices and how an eating plan can help with them. How do you choose what to eat? Choosing what to eat may seem simple

Knowing how to roast a whole chicken is a great skill to learn! Whole chicken is a budget-friendly protein food that can feed a crowd or be used as the protein source for other meals during the week. When you cook a whole chicken, it is recommended to leave the skin on to keep the chicken moist. The downside is that leaving the skin on adds more fat to our meal. Removing the skin after the chicken is cooked will help cut down on the saturated fat. You can lower the saturated fat in your portions even more, by eating the white meat. Dark meat has more fat, so use the dark meat for recipes that

As we wrap up 2019, the Diabetes Food Hub team looked back and reviewed some of the most popular recipes this past year as determined by you, our visitors. Favorites include heart-healthy Mediterranean dishes, hearty breakfast pancakes, and a handful of air fryer and Instant Pot recipes. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re sure you’ll find some tried and true recipes.

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)

A trip to your local farmers market can give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors, get some walking in, meet other locals, try new foods, and just have fun exploring! Visiting the farmers market is a different experience than going to a standard supermarket. Here are 10 tips to help you know what to bring and make the most of your access to farmers’ and artisans’ fresh products and knowledge!  Bring sturdy bags or baskets to carry your purchases. And bring produce bags too. Some farmers may have bags, but it’s always good to come prepared. If you are planning to purchase a lot, bring a small

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 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.