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When it comes to carbohydrates (carbs) and diabetes, it’s hard to make sense of all the information out there. Social media, traditional media, and even our circle of friends tend to repeat what they hear about which foods or nutrients are best to eat, or what you should avoid if you want to get healthier. In the past, fat was seen as the nutrient to avoid, but in recent years, carbs have seemed to have taken the spotlight as the “worrisome” nutrient. As with most things in the science of nutrition, this doesn’t tell the whole story. So, how many carbs should a person with diabetes eat

The winter squash. Is there a vegetable that is more representative of cool weather comfort food? There are dozens upon dozens of richly colored, oddly shaped varieties to choose from, depending on where you live and where you shop. And, speaking of shopping, one of the benefits of buying winter squash is how hearty they are. You can enjoy them the day you bring them home or they can hang around for weeks, protected by their skin from going bad.

In this live cooking class, Chef Jenny guided participants through the process of creating a nutritious Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and Avocado Alfredo with Zucchini Noodles. These meals were designed to be low in carbs and high in flavor.

Grocery shopping when you have diabetes doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Simplify meal planning with the Diabetes Plate and try these shopping tips to save on produce and protein foods at the grocery store. Fresh Produce Non-starchy vegetables fill half the Diabetes Plate, so always try to have plenty of these on hand. Check sales flyers from your local store and see what fresh produce is on sale, then find recipes that use those vegetables. Remember, in-season fresh produce will be cheaper than those not in season. So try swapping out the fruits or vegetables in a recipe to ones