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Often served at Thanksgiving and during the holidays, sweet potatoes are an incredibly versatile starchy root vegetable. Not only are they delicious in many dishes, but they are very nutritious. Sweet potatoes can be eaten steamed, roasted, puréed, and baked into breads and pies.

The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Nutrition and Wellness team includes registered dietitian nutritionists who curate and create tools and resources that translate the science of the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes and the Nutrition Consensus into accessible education to help improve individual and community health. ADA’s Food & Nutrition Philosophy At the ADA we believe that informed food choices are essential to preventing and living well with diabetes. Food choices should be personalized, accessible, shaped through the lens of culture and community, and guided by national

Taking a vacation and travelling by car, rail, or plane may take you away from your regular routine and affect how you can follow your eating plan. But a little planning can go a long way to enjoy your vacation while still following your eating plan and managing diabetes. Here are seven tips to get you started: 1. Bring a cooler and snacks for a road trip. Pack different types of snacks, like bite-size pieces of fresh non-starchy veggies (carrots, broccoli, celery, bell pepper); protein foods like hardboiled eggs, nuts, or low-fat string cheese; and quality carbohydrate foods like fruit

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

The instructor and co-host, along experts from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), taught participants in this cooking class how to make air fryer chicken and green beans. The class was designed to be fun and engaging, with the instructor sharing tips and tricks for making the dishes healthier and more flavorful.

If losing some pounds and revamping eating habits is a lifestyle change you want to pursue this year, rethinking how you snack should be a part of your healthy eating game plan.

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.

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!

Mandarin oranges are one of the sweetest members of the orange family, and in fact, the term “mandarin” applies to an entire group of citrus fruits! Clementines, tangerines, sumo, and satsuma are all varieties of mandarin oranges. They are all smaller in size, bright orange, and have skin that’s easy to peel. Mandarins are commonly eaten as snacks because of their convenient small size, but they’re also popular in savory dishes and desserts!

Dehydration isn’t good for anyone, but if you have diabetes, it can become dangerous. High blood glucose (blood sugar) levels can lead to increased dehydration as your kidneys work harder to filter the glucose. It’s important to stay hydrated during the day, especially if it’s particularly hot or you’ve been losing fluids during exercise.