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Are the noodle days over if you have diabetes? No, but you have to figure out how to fit noodles into your eating plan in a way that helps you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). How to Fit Noodles in Your Diet The typical pasta you’ve probably been enjoying for years can fit into your eating plan, and there are additional benefits if the noodles have been enriched with vitamins and minerals. But traditional noodles are still a carbohydrate. So, be sure to only eat one cup of pasta at a meal. Or follow the Diabetes Plate Method and limit the pasta serving size to ¼ of the plate

Probiotics are live organisms that provide health benefits when consumed or applied topically. What Do Probiotics Do? The primary reason people consume probiotics, whether as a supplement or in probiotic-rich foods, is to improve gut health. Research is ongoing, however, the potential benefits of probiotics including treating gum disease, inflammation, and even high blood pressure. Probiotics work by filling the gut with “good” bacteria and helping maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms in what is called the gut microbiome or microflora. This microbiome is made up of trillions of

How to Portion Control Viola Holmes, associate director of nutrition of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), notes that the easiest way to manage meals is the ADA’s Diabetes Plate Method and “good old-fashioned” measuring cups. “It’s really up to the individual, though, to use a method that works for their lifestyle,” she says. Let’s explore different options that may work for you and your lifestyle. Using the Diabetes Plate Method The Diabetes Plate Method allows you to easily create perfectly portioned meals by balancing vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates with just a nine-inch

Strategies to Eat Out Like a Pro Rather than blowing your meal plan and regretting it later, how about trying some of these strategies? Go to restaurant outings “gently hungry” instead of overly hungry, suggested Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES. “Over restricting during the day or preceding a restaurant or party event can biologically lead to unintentional overeating,” she explained. “This is BIOLOGY, not willpower.” Check out menus online ahead of time. By scoping out the options, you can make decisions in advance, which can remove some of the stress and the distraction of tempting but unhealthy

Strategies to Make Comfort Food Healthier There are a few strategies for doing this: substituting ingredients, reducing the quantity of unhealthy ones, and changing the cooking technique. Let’s talk about soup. There may be no food as comforting as thick creamy soups, with their cream, butter, and cheeses. Ways to make soup healthier: Substitute olive oil for the butter when sautéing the ingredients. Use light whipping cream or milk to replace the half-and-half that thickens the soup. If the recipe calls for cheese, choose a low-fat variety or simply reduce by a third or a quarter the amount

How Food Impacts Blood Glucose Levels Pop quiz: If you have diabetes, did you know that there are no foods that are off-limits? There aren’t. Everything has its place in a balanced eating plan, even if you’re living with diabetes. That said, eating more of some foods and less of others can make managing your blood glucose (blood sugar) a lot easier—something that’s important for feeling good now and staying healthy for years to come. Reaching the target range for your blood glucose levels is the best way to avoid diabetes complications and helps you feel better too. Talk to members of your

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 Dinner Herbs de Provence Chicken with Easy Middle Easter Green Beans Make this dinner early in the week and make extra chicken for leftovers (you can easily double the recipe). You could also add a whole grain to this meal, like brown rice or Cilantro Lime Quinoa

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