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Winter comfort foods are cozy and nostalgic, but they’re often high in fat, salt, and carbs. The good news is that you can still enjoy your favorites with a few simple tweaks that make them lighter and more nutritious. Easy Ways to Lighten Comfort Foods You can improve almost any comfort food by swapping ingredients or changing how you cook it. Soup Swap Ideas: Substitute olive oil for the butter when sautéing the ingredients. Use light whipping cream or milk to replace the half-and-half that thickens the soup. If the recipe calls for cheese, choose a low-fat variety or simply reduce by a

Every fall when the weather cools, pumpkins rise in popularity. Used both for decorative and culinary purposes, pumpkins are not only pretty, they’re also delicious and healthy! Pumpkins are planted in early May through June and harvested in the fall months. Pumpkins are a type of winter squash with smooth, slightly ribbed orange skin. The inside contains thick flesh, pulp, and seeds. Picking the Right Type of Pumpkin Pumpkins are planted in early May through June and harvested in the fall months. Pumpkins are a type of winter squash with smooth, slightly ribbed orange skin. The inside

Rosemary is a perennial herb that has long held a beloved place in gardens and kitchens around the world. Initially from the Mediterranean, rosemary has been used for centuries in various capacities. Find out everything you need to know about this tasty herb!

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. Why You Should Be Eating Spinach Spinach is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. But it’s also rich in oxalate, which can cause kidney stones in people who are at risk, so consult your doctor about

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

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, or have been managing it for years, you probably know that what you eat has a big impact on your blood glucose (blood sugar). Carbohydrates in food cause blood glucose to rise after meals quicker than foods with protein or fat. This is because carbs are broken down into glucose that enters your bloodstream the quickest. But that doesn’t mean you have to remove all carbs from your meals—they are also important sources of other nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are the main source of energy for our body

Managing your diabetes and heart health includes your eating plan, physical activity, and medications your doctor has prescribed. Here’s some information about healthy eating and other lifestyle choices that can help you along the way. Eat Smart If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may wonder what, when, and how much to eat. There is no single “diabetes diet.” There is also no perfect amount of protein, fat, or carbohydrates that works for everyone. Your eating plan should be made to fit your needs and help your each your goals, but you can start with the Diabetes Plate. For an eating plan

Cooking with type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Here are some easy ingredient swaps for healthier meals.

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.

Knowing how to roast a whole chicken is a great skill to learn! Whole chicken is a budget-friendly protein food that can feed a crowd or be used as the protein source for other meals during the week. When you cook a whole chicken, it is recommended to leave the skin on to keep the chicken moist. The downside is that leaving the skin on adds more fat to our meal. Removing the skin after the chicken is cooked will help cut down on the saturated fat. You can lower the saturated fat in your portions even more, by eating the white meat. Dark meat has more fat, so use the dark meat for recipes that