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Gluten-free diets have been trending for many years. Grocery stores are packed with everything from gluten-free bread to pizza, pasta, crackers and cookies. Since gluten-free has become very popular there has been a lot of confusion around gluten and the benefits of a gluten-free diet. People with diabetes in particular may be wondering if they should be following a gluten-free diet and if this would help manage their diabetes.

Considered a superstar food, spinach is one of the healthiest and most versatile vegetables. It’s so dense in nutrients and antioxidants, that spinach can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. If that’s not enough to convince you to add a Popeye-sized serving of spinach to your diabetes-friendly diet, keep reading to learn more about the benefits of this leafy green veggie.

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. Most of us are making less trips to the grocery store, or relying on grocery delivery. Smart shopping is more important than ever to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, shelf-stable foods.

It’s no surprise that winter comfort foods tend to be less than healthy. We’re craving warmth and something that gives us feelings of love and nostalgia. They tend to be filled with fat, salt, and carbohydrates—big on calories but not much in nutrition. Indulging in all that nostalgia has its health pitfalls, but there are ways to modify those comfort foods of our past to make them healthier.

You want a deep-dish pizza—your blood glucose (blood sugar) says, “Hard pass.” Here’s how you can still have your favorite foods while living with diabetes without compromising your wellness goals

Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body processes blood glucose. High blood glucose levels (also known as hyperglycemia) can damage your body in different ways and make you more likely to develop heart disease or stroke. The good news is that you can help manage both—your cardiovascular risk and your diabetes—by eating smart and making healthy lifestyle choices.

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.

Plant-based eating is popular, and for good reason. Plant foods can add color, texture, taste, volume, and overall appeal to meals. But more importantly, eating more plant-based meals can provide significant health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Two of the most well-known plant-based eating patterns include the vegetarian and vegan eating patterns.

The days of going out to dinner may feel like a distant memory for many. Even as restaurants have reopened with limited seating and other safety precautions, not all diners have felt comfortable returning. Instead, people have been relying heavily on takeout and delivery. It can be a welcome stress reliever and a break from the grind of cooking every meal at home, but just like eating out, it may be harder to find healthy options.