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For more help planning a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast, check out our complete Thanksgiving Toolkit for a menu, grocery list, and game plan.

Try these diabetes-friendly recipes that are kid-approved and perfect for serving at your next holiday get together. Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Appetizers Almond Cranberry Celery Logs Fat: 4g | Carbs: 6g A new twist on the childhood snack, "ants on a log"—this festive version is perfect for a holiday starter. Kids will have fun putting together these fun and healthy snacks and have just as much fun eating them, too! Veggie Dip Cups Fat: 4g | Carbs: 10g These veggie dip cups are a great way to involve kids in eating more veggies. Your little helpers can mix the dip together and pick which

Be sure to fill your Thanksgiving plate using the Diabetes Plate Method . Non-starchy veggies should fill half of your plate (plus, the veggies will add festive color to your meal!) and lean protein, like turkey or plant-based proteins, should fill one quarter. Finally, fill up the last quarter of your plate with carbohydrates (carbs), such as mashed potatoes or whole grains. Holiday tip: save your carbs for dessert! Be sure to check out the ones we have on our list. Overall, the Diabetes Plate Method will help keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) from rising too high and is a great way to

1. Think outside the stew The go-to recipes for slow cookers are usually soups, stews, roasts, etc., but you can do so much more! You can cook corn on the cob, bake potatoes, or boil water. You can cook a meatloaf or roast a whole chicken. You can even bake a cake or cobbler directly in the pot or in a pan (see next tip). 2. Use your slow cooker as a mini-oven Yes, you can treat your slow cooker like a mini oven! The trick is to place a loaf pan on a rack or several balls of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the slow cooker. You can bake things in the slow cooker, or place food in

Shepherd’s pie is a comforting dish, but it’s often packed with unhealthy fats and a lot of carbs. This cooking class focused on making a healthier version of a traditional shepherd's pie by using ingredients that are beneficial for people with diabetes. It also highlighted the importance of mindful eating, especially during the holiday season. 3 Cooking Class Takeaways 1. Use sweet potatoes and turkey for a healthier shepherd's pie. Chef Jenny demonstrated how to create a healthier version of shepherd’s pie using sweet potatoes and turkey instead of the traditional beef and white potatoes

Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient. It can be used in sweet or savory recipes. In fact, you could have pumpkin-powered recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We even have a few healthy snack options too, for when you need a pumpkin pick-me-up in the afternoon. Pumpkin is also a great option for people with diabetes due to its high fiber and low carbohydrate count per serving. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients and vitamins. Want to learn more about pumpkins? Check out our What's in Season: Pumpkin article. Savory Diabetes-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes Instant Pot Pumpkin-Spiced Turkey Chili If you