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The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across. The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or artwork

Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses. They are tremendous sources of vitamins A, C, K, and several B vitamins, full of phytonutrients, have lots of fiber, and low in calories. Leafy greens are superfoods.

Managing prediabetes or diabetes, especially when first diagnosed, can feel overwhelming. There just seems to be so much to keep track of. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools available to help—including with portion control. These tools can be as simple or elaborate as you want, from pre-portioned plates and containers to digital scales and apps. Using the Diabetes Plate The Diabetes Plate is an easy way to build balanced meals with the right portions of different foods. Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables like asparagus, green beans, eggplant, or greens. Fill one quarter of the

Looking for quick, easy, and healthy weekday meals? Look no further because casseroles are here to save the day! Casseroles are beloved for their convenience, versatility, and ability to bring comfort to any meal. With a few simple ingredient swaps and mindful ingredient choices, casseroles can be part of the diabetes plate.

Summertime means barbecues, beach trips, playing in the sun, and of course, fresh sweet corn. May through September you can find an abundance of sweet corn at grocery stores and farmers markets, ready to grill, boil, or even fresh from the cob. One small ear of fresh corn has 14 grams of carb, 2 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

The bell pepper, while usually used in cooking like a vegetable, is actually considered a berry, with the most common colors being green, yellow, red, and orange. In season July through September, bell peppers make a delicious addition to summer salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. Add peppers to your weekly grocery list and incorporate them into many different meals! They also pack a big nutrition punch and are a good source of vitamins and fiber.

The holidays can feel like a challenge when managing diabetes. With longer to-do lists, higher stress levels to get planning done, and meals that make it tricky to manage blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Having a plan can help make the holidays enjoyable, and your health goals will stay on track. Aim for Balance Balance during the holidays will help you manage diabetes without feeling restricted. Rather than focusing on all-or-nothing choices, focus on creating balanced meals that will help you manage your blood glucose and feel satisfied. The Diabetes Plate

With a little planning and prep, you can make several days of meals using just a few recipes and one grocery trip. You can even cook everything at once and store the meals in single‑serve containers, so you have easy grab‑and‑go options all week. Diabetes Food Hub can be a great tool for meal prepping! Learn how to use our recipes, meal planner, and grocery list to make planning, shopping, and preparing healthy meals a snap! Chicken is a meal‑prep favorite because it’s easy to cook, works in lots of dishes, and stores well for the week. You can use cooked chicken in a salad or sandwich for

These cute mini cabbage-like sprouts are not only good for you, they’re also delicious when cooked and seasoned properly! Brussels sprouts originate from Brussels, Belgium, where they got their name. Usually about one to two inches in size, these small sprouts have a cabbage flavor and texture, but are more tender than cabbage. When roasted or sauteed at high heat, Brussels sprouts take on a delicious sweet and savory flavor!