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Let’s Talk About Fats

You may often focus on carbohydrates (carbs) when you’re managing diabetes, but you should also keep tabs on the types of fat you include in your eating plan. Why? Having a diet high in unhealthy fats puts you at higher risk for heart disease—and people with diabetes are already two to four times as likely to develop it as someone who doesn’t have diabetes. Fat also has twice the number of calories compared to carbohydrates, which can contribute to weight gain. Let’s take a look at the different kinds of fat, which ones you should be eating, and how much of each kind you should have. Types of

5 Tips for Cooking Diabetes- and Kidney-Friendly Meals on a Budget

Eating on a budget can be a challenge, especially when you’re also managing health concerns like diabetes and kidney disease. A kidney-friendly eating plan usually monitors potassium, phosphorus, protein, and sodium—and a diabetes-friendly plan focuses on lean protein, healthy fats, quality carbohydrates and monitors sodium. It’s important to know that the nutrients you should have more or less of are based on your health needs. Talk to your registered dietitian or certified diabetes care and education specialist about what will work best for you. With your own needs in mind and with some

8 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

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

Nutrition News: What you need to know about a just released nutrition report

What can I eat? If you’re like a lot of people with diabetes or prediabetes, that was likely the first question you asked after your doctor delivered the diagnosis. A new report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), published in the May 2019 issue of Diabetes Care, provides some answers based on recent research. Here are some of the highlights from the report.

6 Tea-rrific Ways to Use Tea in Diabetes-Friendly Cooking

Are you a tea sipper? That’s a wise choice. Tea is like a cupful of wellbeing, brimming with naturally occurring antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds.

The Formula for a Diabetes-Friendly Lunch

Whether you're eating at work or school, your lunch should give you the energy you need during your day while allowing you to reach your blood glucose (blood sugar) targets. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy diabetes-friendly lunches that keep you satisfied and focused throughout the day. Plus, you’ll save money (and calories) by not eating out!

To Snack, or Not to Snack?

With social distancing and mandates to stay at home, many people are having to get creative with eating and cooking more meals at home. When you're cooped up inside with easy access to the kitchen, it's easy to start grazing all day and lose the structure of planned meals. How can you enjoy snacks and still keep it healthy?

A Clean & Simple Meal Plan for the New Year

Do you have a resolution to eat healthier this new year? Cooking more meals at home is a great way to start, but it can be challenging to plan, shop, and prepare meals every week. To help, we’ve come up with a clean and simple meal plan of recipes featuring natural, healthy, whole foods. This meal plan is low in sodium, has no added sugar, and provides balanced meals loaded with vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.

Sheet Pan Dinner: Easy Meals with Minimal Cleanup

Managing diabetes often means paying extra attention to meal planning and preparation, ensuring meals are balanced with a focus on lean protein and non-starchy vegetables. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to achieve this is through sheet pan dinners. Like the name suggests, the entire meal is cooked on one sheet pan! These meals require minimal effort, involve little cleanup, and can be tailored to fit a diabetes-friendly diet. Here’s how you can simplify your dinners and maintain a healthy lifestyle with the magic of sheet pan cooking. The Benefits of Sheet Pan Dinners Convenience

20 New Ideas to Eat More Produce at Every Meal

Are you looking for new ideas on how to add more fruits and veggies to your meals to boost their flavor, nutrients, and blood glucose (blood sugar) management benefits? Here are 20 simple ones you can start trying right away, plus tips for buying produce and a breakdown of the different types! Buying Produce The first step in eating more fruits and veggies is buying more fruits and veggies. Many types of produce can be purchased fresh at the grocery store all year long. However, fresh produce is the tastiest and cheapest when you buy it in season. To save even more money and extend the life of