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Eat Smart If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may be wondering what, when, and how much you should eat. It may surprise you that there is no “diabetes diet” or perfect amount of nutrients (protein, fat, or even carbohydrates) that’s right for every person with diabetes. Your eating plan—what, when, and how much you eat—should be personalized to meet your needs. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) can help you create an eating plan that fits your lifestyle, eating preferences, health goals, and budget. Ask your primary health care provider if you

If you are new to type 2 diabetes, you might be wondering what the best foods are to eat and how to cook them. Generally, doctors recommend nutrient-dense, low-fat, and low-carb foods. The good news is, when you cook at home you can make easy, healthy substitutes with basic items to help achieve these goals. Plus, there are lots of great alternatives at the grocery store that will benefit your lifestyle, and your diabetes management. Bonus, they taste great too! Whole Grains and Flours Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not your enemy. But some carbs (typically what we consider refined

In this article: What to buy at the store? What to cook? Recipes Healthy Snacking What to buy? Going to the grocery store increases your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Consider getting groceries delivered if possible, or having a friend or family shop you for you if you are at high risk. If you must go the store, buy enough to last a week or two so that you don't have to go as often. There are also many precautions you can take to stay safe. Read our article on safe grocery shopping to learn more. When shopping, stock up on shelf-stable foods. Versatility is also important—look for foods

With a vegetarian eating plan, meat is avoided entirely. Plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds, and some animal foods like eggs and dairy are consumed. If you follow a vegan eating pattern, you don’t eat anything that comes from animals—even non-meat foods like honey and dairy—only plant-based foods. Both eating patterns emphasize eating more plants like minimally processed whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. The Benefits of Eating More Plant-Based Foods A vegan diet is linked to lower prevalence of type 2 diabetes and reduction of high blood glucose (blood sugar)

Takeout and delivery meals have a reputation as being seriously unhealthy, especially if you’re watching your blood sugar or living with diabetes. But they don’t have to be. “It’s possible to make healthy choices at nearly any type of restaurant or dining establishment,” says Kristen Smith, MS, RD, Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here are 10 tips for ordering up a delicious dinner from your favorite restaurant without straying from your healthy eating plan. 1. Do Your Research Ordering take-out gives you more time to look over the menu and check nutrition information

The world may feel chaotic, but you can still bring order to your lunchtime by creating a new set of habits that aligns with your eating goals and helps you manage your diabetes. “People aren’t used to what’s happening right now, and it takes time to adjust. Everyone needs to find something that works for them,” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND , award-winning nutrition expert and author of The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook , published by the American Diabetes Association. View our complete guide to staying healthy while staying home Here’s Amidor’s best advice for making your work

Day 1 Breakfast Recipes A hearty twist on a classic dish to fuel your mornings. The addition of quinoa to oats boosts the fiber and provides a vegetarian protein source. Add a drizzle of honey, a dash of cinnamon and some fresh berries and you have a well-rounded dish. This recipe can also be doubled, portioned into single-servings and reheated for a quick weekday breakfast. If you need extra protein try Sweet and Smoky Baked Eggs or add scrambled egg whites or a hardboiled egg on the side. Lunch Recipes Check out this amazingly simple yet delicious recipe. Not only is it is low in

Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate ? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼

One ear of fresh corn has 2.5 grams of gut-friendly fiber and 10% daily value of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that can help the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Fresh corn (and frozen sweet corn) also contains the vitamins thiamine, folate, magnesium, and potassium. Thiamine keeps the nervous system healthy, folate helps to create healthy red blood cells, magnesium helps regulate blood glucose (also called blood sugar) and blood pressure, and potassium helps nerves and muscles function at their best. Corn is also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that can help