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If you have diabetes, eating high-fiber foods every day can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), improve heart health, and keep your digestive system healthy. Here are some things you should know about fiber along with ideas on how to include more of it in your daily eating plan. What is fiber and does it help? Fiber is a carbohydrate (carb) the body can’t break down when digesting food. Foods that are higher in fiber can help slow the breakdown of other carbs you eat, which may also help slow the rise in blood glucose. Some types of fiber can also help lower cholesterol levels. High

You often hear that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day” (truth be told, all meals are important to your diabetes management). It can also be the most confusing for people with diabetes. Traditionally, American breakfasts may include high-carb and low-fiber foods like bagels, cereal, pancakes, muffins, bacon—not great choices for managing diabetes. Research confirms that eating breakfast is generally a good idea—it can help with weight management, feeling fuller throughout the day, and keeping blood glucose (blood sugar) in your target range.  Keep in mind, just because breakfast

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 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

Coffee, tea, soda, milk, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sparkling water—there are so many choices when it comes to picking your drink! So, what’s the best choice for a person with diabetes? The same as what we recommend for everyone else, water! Hydration is an important part of staying healthy. More than half of our body weight comes from water. It’s found in all our cells, organs, and tissues, and our bodies can’t function without it. We lose water throughout the day through digestion, sweating, and even breathing. It’s important to replace water that is lost by drinking plenty of

At the start of a new year, many people are focused on bettering their health. There are many ways to pursue a healthy lifestyle that can keep you feeling good throughout the ups and downs of year. We combed the latest research studies to identify some creative habits that can help you feel better and achieve a healthy weight. These habits may not be best for everyone—work with your health care team to come up with goals and small steps you can start putting into practice now.

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.

Healthy eating is important year-round, and the holidays are a great opportunity to practice all sorts of recipes in the kitchen. Plus, your little helpers will love getting the chance to cook with you while getting into the holiday spirit. This is a great opportunity to get your kids involved in learning how to cook healthy meals they’ll be excited to eat. By bringing kids into the kitchen, you’re teaching them the keys to healthy eating at an early age that will become lifelong habits.

COVID-19 is causing closures, quarantine, and “social distancing” protocols across the nation. For many, this means eating more meals at home, and possibly limited access to grocery stores. Eating healthy in this situation can be challenging, but it is possible! We’ve got tips on what to buy at the grocery store, and easy recipes that you can prepare with low cost groceries that you may already have in your pantry. We'll be updating this article with more tips and recipes over the coming days, so please check back often. You can also visit the ADA's primary COVID-19 information page here to see FAQs, sick-day tips, and diabetes-related updates.