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The radish is a powerhouse vegetable that packs a ton of flavor and nutrition into a tiny package. Whether you slice them thin and add them to your favorite salad or use them as a crunchy garnish for your tacos, radishes bring a fun and vibrant pop of color and texture to any dish. They’re also low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and vitamin C.

We get this question all the time—you have diabetes, and your doctor told you to avoid sugar and carbs. Fruit has sugar and carbs, but you’ve been hearing all your life to eat more FRUITS and vegetables! So, should people with diabetes eat fruit?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most dangerous complications for people with diabetes. In fact, CVD is the leading cause of death in people living with diabetes, resulting in two thirds of deaths in people with type 2 diabetes. And on top of that, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than people without diabetes.

When it comes to carbohydrates (carbs) and diabetes, it’s hard to make sense of all the information out there. Social media, traditional media, and even our circle of friends tend to repeat what they hear about which foods or nutrients are best to eat, or what you should avoid if you want to get healthier. In the past, fat was seen as the nutrient to avoid, but in recent years, carbs have seemed to have taken the spotlight as the “worrisome” nutrient. As with most things in the science of nutrition, this doesn’t tell the whole story. So, how many carbs should a person with diabetes eat

Apples. Cinnamon. Pumpkin spice. Sweet maple. The changing of the weather to fall brings many exciting additions to menus. However, many of these traditional fall-favorite flavors come in the form of high-carb and -calorie dishes. But remember, you can still enjoy all the comforting tastes of the season as part of your diabetes-friendly meal plan.

What’s as crunchy as potato chips, has more flavor than pretzel rods, and is healthier than both? Nuts, of course!

Because diabetes increases risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), it's important to understand how to protect kidneys. Dietary measures like choosing whole foods, selecting heathy fats, and limiting sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods are things you can do to protect your kidneys. We've put together some suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, plus tips to help with managing your plan. Find more Kidney-Friendly resources.

The holidays can feel tricky when you’re living with diabetes. To-do lists are longer. Stress levels are higher. And traditional meals aren’t the easiest on blood glucose (blood sugar). These expert-backed tips will help you celebrate the season without losing sight of your health goals.

Fruit—it’s known as nature’s “candy.” That may be one reason why some people with diabetes are unsure how or whether to eat fruit. Luckily, fruit fits and should be part of your diabetes-friendly eating plan.

During chilly months, soup is a great option to warm up and fill up. Often packed with veggies, soup offers a chance to get lots of vitamins and nutrients to help strengthen your immune system. As an added bonus, many soup recipes only require one pot to cook!