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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 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

Taking a vacation and travelling by car, rail, or plane may take you away from your regular routine and affect how you can follow your eating plan. But a little planning can go a long way to enjoy your vacation while still following your eating plan and managing diabetes. Here are seven tips to get you started: 1. Bring a cooler and snacks for a road trip. Pack different types of snacks, like bite-size pieces of fresh non-starchy veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, bell pepper); protein foods like hardboiled eggs, nuts, or low-fat string cheese; and quality carbohydrate foods like fruit

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.

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