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It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.

Pumpkin spice usually takes the spotlight when the weather starts to cool, but fall also ushers in apple season! You'll find tons of varieties in the store right now, and maybe you'll even have the chance to go apple picking. We've collected our favorite fall apple recipes for any time of day (not just dessert!) to take advantage of an abundance of seasonal apples.

Using the Diabetes Plate Method , your meal should be half non-starchy veggies, one-fourth protein, and one-fourth carbohydrate (carb) foods. If you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy food choices, then whole grains are the way to go for your carb choices. They have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains, two important elements that will help with diabetes management.

Navigating snack options when you have diabetes can feel like a tricky balancing act. With a busy schedule, it's even more challenging to find snacks that tick all the boxes: tasty, healthy, and diabetes-friendly. However, with a little planning, you can have plenty of snacks ready to grab-and-go in your fridge and pantry. Should people with diabetes eat protein-powered snacks? Protein is essential for everyone, especially if you're managing diabetes. It works alongside carbohydrates to help moderate the absorption of glucose (sugar) into your blood. This balance is key in avoiding the

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?

Eating more veggies has many health benefits for people with diabetes, and there is no better way to eat more veggies than with a clean green salad! Salads can be a great side dish or starter to a meal, but with the right components they can also take center stage and be a diabetes-friendly meal on their own. Read on to learn how to build the perfect salad to add to your meal plan!

Hunger and cravings are a frustrating side-effect of high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It can also be confusing: if there’s so much excess glucose in your bloodstream, why are your body and your brain craving more food? Here, we’ll look at why high blood glucose levels often come with cravings and what you can do about it.

If you have diabetes, eating high-fiber foods every day can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), improve heart health, and keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some things you should know about fiber along with ideas on how to include more of it in your daily eating plan. What is fiber and does it help? Fiber is a carbohydrate (carb) the body can’t break down when digesting food. Foods that are higher in fiber can help slow the breakdown of other carbs you eat, which may also help slow the rise in blood glucose. Some types of fiber can also help lower cholesterol levels. High