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Meal Prepping is for Everyone They say failure to plan is planning to fail, and that applies to your nutrition too. The best way to set yourself up for success in the kitchen is to meal plan and prep. Meal planning means deciding what you would like to eat for your meals each day of the week. From that list of meals, you can create your grocery list and shop. Meal prepping means cooking meals ahead of time so they’re ready to grab, pack, and reheat. However, for people with busy lives, meal prepping can sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Meal prepping is for everyone and can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. Here are some tips and tricks to save time and energy while meal prepping.

We’ve all been told to eat our veggies from a young age. That’s because vegetables are nutrient dense and can help protect your health and reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions. As a person living with diabetes, there are seven stellar picks that offer bonus benefits. Plan to fill half of every mealtime plate or bowl with non-starchy veggies by regularly enjoying these winners.

What are Premade Items? Proper balanced nutrition is key for living a healthy life. However, cooking every meal can be overwhelming or unrealistic for people with busy lives. Instead of turning to fast food, there are many premade items in grocery stores that can be time savers.

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.

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.

Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼

Whether you're eating at work or school, your lunch should give you the energy you need during your day while allowing you to reach your blood glucose (blood sugar) targets. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy diabetes-friendly lunches that keep you satisfied and focused throughout the day. Plus, you’ll save money (and calories) by not eating out!

‘Tis the season to be surrounded by holiday indulgences. Luckily, you can make your own wise upgrades to festive favorites right from your kitchen, creating better-for-you bites with no excess saturated fat or added sugars in sight. Try one, two, or all these simple culinary tips this holiday season that still offer the memorable aromas, tastes, and traditions at the table for all.

The Mediterranean diet is touted as one of the healthiest eating plans. Meals are plant-forward and based on whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans), whole grains, herbs, spices, and olive oil. The eating plan also includes moderate amounts of dairy foods (including yogurt), eggs, fish, and poultry. Small amounts of red meats and sweets can periodically be included, if you’d like.

Are you a tea sipper? That’s a wise choice. Tea is like a cupful of wellbeing, brimming with naturally occurring antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds.