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The foods you eat give you energy and nutrients that support a healthy body. Vegetarian and vegan eating patterns have been shown to help you manage diabetes, can reduce your risk of diabetes if you don’t have it, improve your ability to manage blood glucose (blood sugar), help you lose weight, and help with cholesterol problems. Vegetarian eating patterns generally exclude meat, fish, poultry, and possibly dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian eating pattern that includes dairy products and eggs is called lacto-ovo vegetarian. The vegan eating pattern excludes all animal products. Following a

Ever notice that most recipes make four or more servings? This makes planning diabetes-friendly meals for just one or two people a challenge. Sure, you can eat leftovers, but eating the same meal several days in a row can get boring. And simply cutting recipes in half doesn't always work. Well, Diabetes Food Hub has just what you need! We have tons of recipes designed for one or two people. Below is a round up of three full meals that will have you wasting less and enjoying more.

Looking for quick, easy, and healthy weekday meals? Look no further because casseroles are here to save the day! Casseroles are beloved for their convenience, versatility, and ability to bring comfort to any meal. With a few simple ingredient swaps and mindful ingredient choices, casseroles can be part of the diabetes plate.

Pumpkin spice usually takes the spotlight when the weather starts to cool, but fall is also the season of apples, winter squash, and other autumn vegetables! You'll find many choices in your grocery store, so it’s a great time of year to try some new recipes. We've collected our favorite fall recipes that take advantage of the seasonal fruits and veggies. Chicken Apple Crunch Salad Refreshing and packed with protein, this dish has tender chicken and sweet apples tossed in a light dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner! Sweet Potato Kale Hash Brighten up your plate with this one-skillet dish

As we wrap up 2019, the Diabetes Food Hub team looked back and reviewed some of the most popular recipes this past year as determined by you, our visitors. Favorites include heart-healthy Mediterranean dishes, hearty breakfast pancakes, and a handful of air fryer and Instant Pot recipes. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re sure you’ll find some tried and true recipes.

Mandarin oranges are one of the sweetest members of the orange family, and in fact, the term “mandarin” applies to an entire group of citrus fruits! Clementines, tangerines, sumo, and satsuma are all varieties of mandarin oranges. They are all smaller in size, bright orange, and have skin that’s easy to peel. Mandarins are commonly eaten as snacks because of their convenient small size, but they’re also popular in savory dishes and desserts!

There are different eating patterns that have been shown to help people with diabetes manage it. Making informed food choices doesn’t need to take a lot of time.

How do you feel about bacteria? It might conjure up ideas of germs and bleach cleaner. However, not all bacteria is bad, especially when it comes to your gut health. This is where bacterial organisms called probiotics come in to play.

Food plays an important role as part of diabetes management. Food also gives us connection to our family roots, our friends, and our culture. Often there are memories and traditions that are associated with our food. Most of all, food is nourishment offering vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for our overall health strategy. Some of our family favorite recipes may need a little tweaking to fit healthy guidelines. We are here to help you with making informed food decisions by offering you recipes that fit healthy food guidelines for people with diabetes. Diabetes friendly recipes have a

If you’re a busy person, you know all too well how challenging it can be to make time for breakfast. It’s why breakfast cereals are so popular, particularly cold breakfast cereal. All you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a quick pour of cereal and milk. But is cereal a good breakfast choice if you have diabetes?