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Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Click here to learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list generator to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! This week (the last in our Meal Prep series) we will take a look at different eating patterns and show you how to customize your meal prep for a low-carb, Mediterranean, or vegetarian diet. Many people think that living with diabetes means you have to follow a special “diabetes diet.” The truth is there are lots of different eating patterns that can help you manage your diabetes, and there's

You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers? The good news is, traditional holiday meals have got it all: protein, fiber, fat, and carbohydrates. A typical plate—say roast turkey with Brussels sprouts, green beans, and mashed sweet potatoes—ticks all the nutritional boxes, which is key for helping blood glucose (blood sugar) levels stay steady, says Angela Goscilo, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and senior manager of nutrition at WeightWatchers ®

There are many ways to tweak your favorite meals to bring down the carb count so they fit in with your healthy eating plan. With some slight adjustments, it’s possible to prepare a meal that usually has 90 grams of carb to a more moderate 60 grams of carb. Make another smart swap or two and you can bring it down to a lower level still—about 30 grams. Whatever your favorite meal, there are ways to adjust the carbs to fit your personal health goals and still feel satisfied. A good rule of thumb is to follow the Diabetes Plate Method , and always load up half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables

Dana R. was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the summer of 2020 after a routine check-up. The mom of three was told by her doctor that she needed to lose weight to better manage her blood glucose levels. Overwhelmed, Dana wasn’t sure where to start. So, she decided to try a weight-loss program that included an eating plan. There were some bumps along the way, but after two years, she lost more than 50 pounds. Here’s how Dana stuck to the plan: Outsmart Stress Eating Stressful weeks make staying on a weight-loss program that much more difficult, says Dana. “I’ve learned that sometimes things

Carbohydrates from food cause blood glucose to rise after meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate carbs from your meals! Carbohydrate foods are also important sources of other nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they provide energy for our body and our brain. Related: Ask the Experts: All About Carbs There’s no set number of carbs that everyone with diabetes should eat. The eating plan and carb amount that works for you will depend on your gender, activity level, and blood glucose management plan, among other things. It will also depend on your current eating habits

The only true disease that requires complete elimination of gluten is known as celiac disease. However, approximately six percent of people with type 1 diabetes also have celiac disease which suggests there may be a link between the two. Learn more about diabetes and gluten-free diets. If you are following a gluten-free diet, here are some recipes to try! Many of them feature almond flour as a substitute for wheat flour. Almond flour can be a good alternative for people with diabetes because it is lower in carbohydrates than wheat flour. However, it is higher in fat and calories. Gluten-Free

Here are some tips for buying food in bulk: Choose items that are shelf stable and fit your eating plan. Label and date the items you repackage and store. Keep an eye out for coupons or BOGO (buy one get one) sales. You can use this bulk-buying grocery guide for some diabetes-friendly picks. Diabetes-Friendly Pantry Items Whole Grains : Whole grains like brown rice, farro, and oats—and whole grain foods, like whole-wheat pasta—can lead to a slower rise in blood glucose (blood sugar) levels after meals than highly-processed options. Store in an airtight storage container up to a year. Whole

According to Sacha Uelmen, Director of Nutrition at the American Diabetes Association, “The best way to improve your health is by creating healthier habits. And the best way to create habits is through small steps that happen slowly and gradually.” It’s tempting to take a moment of motivation, like the start of a new year, to commit to a bunch of changes all at once. But don’t spread your motivation too thin! “It’s best to focus on one goal at a time, and once that goal becomes a habit, move on to the next goal” says Uelmen. This year, instead of putting all your goals in one “New Year’s