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Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits in the world¬—and for good reason. It's not only a delicious and refreshing treat, but it's also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health. Whether you're enjoying a slice at a summer barbecue or adding it to a fruit salad, watermelon is the perfect addition to any meal.

There is no shortage of nutrition advice for people with diabetes. From the internet, friends, family, health care providers and even celebrities—everyone has advice on what to eat to be healthy. But what’s usually missing from the conversation is how. Even if science managed to figure out the “perfect diet” for all humans, that doesn’t mean we would all start eating that way overnight. Why? Because what we choose to eat is influenced by a ton of factors. During National Nutrition Month, we asked people what factors influence their food choices. Here, we examine the results and discuss why eating healthy is so complicated.

Eating breakfast as part of your eating plan can help you manage blood glucose (blood sugar), since it spreads the carbs in your meals throughout the day and offers you more chance to get all the needed vitamins and minerals each day, Eating breakfast can also prevent drops in energy levels and prevent overeating. Some breakfast options are better than others when it comes to nutrition. In addition to some breakfasts being high in carbs, some options have more saturated fat and sodium, which aren’t heart healthy, What’s in a low-carb breakfast? Low-carb breakfasts are generally focused on lean

The Mediterranean “diet” is known as one of the healthiest in the world because it is not truly a diet, but rather a lifestyle that is based on a variety of healthy foods, allows for occasional indulgences, and includes shared physical and social activities. Because of the wide variety of food choices included and the flexibility, a growing number of people have been able to adapt this lifestyle and are seeing positive results.

Planning your meals is an important part of managing diabetes and can help make sure you get the nutrition you need, helps you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar), and makes shopping and meal preparation easier. The Mediterranean-style eating pattern is one of the recognized eating patterns shown to help with diabetes management. Using a Mediterranean-Style eating pattern to plan your meals can help you reach your A1C target, reduce your risk of heart events, and lower triglycerides, while offering tasty and nutritious meal options Starting with a Mediterranean-Style Eating Plan A

COVID-19 is causing closures, quarantine, and “social distancing” protocols across the nation. For many, this means eating more meals at home, and possibly limited access to grocery stores. Eating healthy in this situation can be challenging, but it is possible! We’ve got tips on what to buy at the grocery store, and easy recipes that you can prepare with low cost groceries that you may already have in your pantry. We'll be updating this article with more tips and recipes over the coming days, so please check back often. You can also visit the ADA's primary COVID-19 information page here to see FAQs, sick-day tips, and diabetes-related updates.

When you hear someone say that you will need to exercise, it may feel overwhelming. One of the healthy lifestyle strategies of diabetes management is to participate in physical activity or body movement. The Standards of Care in Diabetes recommends people with diabetes engage in physical activity regularly, including 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise along with participating in resistance and flexibility activities 2–3 times per week. Regular body movement may help to lower your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels by making your body’s cells more responsive to insulin, and that’s good

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated! Following a recipe, even a simple one, can feel like a chore, but you don’t always need a recipe. Sometimes all it takes is tossing together a few ingredients to make a satisfying meal. Here are 15 “non-recipes” for super simple snacks and meals to make “cooking” at home a breeze.

Getting a diagnosis of diabetes or prediabetes does not mean that you have to remove all carbohydrate foods from your diet! Depending on your current eating habits, reducing your carb intake, or making some smart swaps, may help manage your blood glucose without cutting out your favorite foods.

You plan for the meals. You plan for the guests. Maybe you even plan for the feeling of equal parts relief and exhaustion once the holidays are actually over. But what about all the leftovers?