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Be sure to fill your Thanksgiving plate using the Diabetes Plate Method . Non-starchy veggies should fill half of your plate (plus, the veggies will add festive color to your meal!) and lean protein, like turkey or plant-based proteins, should fill one quarter. Finally, fill up the last quarter of your plate with carbohydrates (carbs), such as mashed potatoes or whole grains. Holiday tip: save your carbs for dessert! Be sure to check out the ones we have on our list. Overall, the Diabetes Plate Method will help keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) from rising too high and is a great way to

Quick answer: There isn’t one. At least not one exact diet that will meet the nutrition needs of everyone living with diabetes. Which, in some ways, is unfortunate. Just think how simple it would be to plan meals if there were a one-size-fits-all plan that worked for everyone living with diabetes, prediabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Boring, yes, but simple! As we all know, it’s much harder than that. We don’t often make food choices based on nutrition science alone —we often also make food choices for social, cultural, or emotional reasons. And because each of us is different, we each need

Those stats may be scary, but you can be proactive in preventing heart disease by managing your diabetes, exercising, and making healthy food choices. Below are a few easy ways you can begin to eat healthier to protect your heart. Eat Lots of Color (with Veggies) Veggies and fruits offer nutrients and minerals that are important to your body and heart health. By focusing on eating a variety of them, you will fill up on nutrient-dense foods. For people with diabetes, it’s important to focus on nonstarchy vegetables because they are low in calories and carbohydrates (carbs). Try these recipes

Check out the recipes below for low carb meal ideas. You can fit these recipes into your weekly meal plan in whatever way works best for you. Use the interactive Meal Planner on Diabetes Food Hub to plan out your week. Once you have created your free account , you can save recipes, then drag-and-drop them into your meal plan. Click here for more tips on how to use Diabetes Food Hub As always, we encourage you to work with a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDE/CDCES) to determine what amount of carbs is right for you, and come up with a meal plan that

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

Building blocks of a perfect salad Greens: Every salad starts with a base of leafy greens, but there are lots of options out there! Light green lettuces like romaine or iceberg have the mildest flavor. Darker greens like spinach and kale are more nutrient dense, and have a stronger (sometimes bitter) flavor. “Spring” or “baby” greens are darker greens that are picked when the plant is young, so they have a milder flavor. Try adding shredded cabbage or carrots to your greens for a little crunch, or arugula for a peppery taste. Vegetables: Carrots, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, broccoli

Carbohydrates from food cause blood glucose to rise after meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate carbs from your meals! Carbohydrate foods are also important sources of other nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they provide energy for our body and our brain. Related: Ask the Experts: All About Carbs There’s no set number of carbs that everyone with diabetes should eat. The eating plan and carb amount that works for you will depend on your gender, activity level, and blood glucose management plan, among other things. It will also depend on your current eating habits