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Growing up, many of us may have had parents who were keen for us to drink a glass of orange juice with breakfast. And that habit stayed with us into adulthood. However, for people with diabetes, orange juice—and other juices—were probably among the first items we were counseled to avoid.

Pumpkins aren’t just for carving scary faces at Halloween—they can be utilized for all sorts of culinary concoctions! Considered a winter squash, pumpkins are delicious and full of good nutrition. With an earthy sweet flavor, pumpkin pairs well with baked goods, soups, sauces, pasta, and curries. Fresh pumpkins are generally available mid-September through November, but you can find canned pumpkin puree any time of the year.

It’s time to talk about the benefits of thyme and why you should be using this aromatic herb in your diabetes-friendly cooking. Beyond its enticing fragrance, thyme offers a wealth of health benefits, making it a wonderful addition to meals for individuals managing diabetes. In this article, we'll delve into the nutritional benefits of thyme, how to use and store it, and offer a few tasty diabetes-friendly recipes that you can try tonight!

Oh, the pleasures of having a meal in your favorite restaurant! Whether it’s your go-to fast casual eatery or a romantic white linen spot, dining out can be the highlight of our week—and so can ordering in. But when you have diabetes and may also be trying to lose weight, it can be hugely stressful instead—especially if you’re new to figuring your way around a menu when restrictions are on your mind. Selecting a restaurant you know has healthy options is the best solution, but that’s not always possible when others have input.

For those of us who grew up on and still enjoy red meat, there’s often a craving that comes over us for a big, satisfying bite into a flavor-packed burger or a juicy, perfectly grilled rib-eye.

The air fryer has revolutionized home-cooked comfort foods! This innovative kitchen appliance allows you to make your favorite fried foods with a fraction of the fat and calories. Learn more about the air fryer and find diabetes friendly recipes below.

Food plays an important role as part of diabetes management. Food also gives us connection to our family roots, our friends, and our culture. Often there are memories and traditions that are associated with our food. Most of all, food is nourishment offering vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for our overall health strategy. Some of our family favorite recipes may need a little tweaking to fit healthy guidelines. We are here to help you with making informed food decisions by offering you recipes that fit healthy food guidelines for people with diabetes. Diabetes friendly recipes have a

Controlling your eating and workout habits can be a hard-won fight and not something you’re willing to lose. That makes it all the more challenging when you are visiting relatives out of town. It’s not just being in someone else’s home turf (although that can be stressful enough), sometimes old and troubling family dynamics around food and weight can surface.

What’s as crunchy as potato chips, has more flavor than pretzel rods, and is healthier than both? Nuts, of course!