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Stumped on what to cook for Thanksgiving? We've got you covered! This all-in-one handbook has everything you need to prepare a diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving feast on a budget, including recipes, a grocery list, a game-plan, tips for building a healthier Thanksgiving plate, and ideas for leftovers. Our healthier Thanksgiving has one-third the calories, carbs, and fat of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and at less than $10 a serving, it's easy on your budget, too.

Did you know that grilling is a diabetes-friendly cooking method? Cooking over an open flame doesn’t require adding any oil, and fat can drip off whatever you are cooking, making for a lower fat meal. Read on for more grilling tips from the National Pork Board and some of our favorite grilling recipes.

This quick and easy dish from Designed for One, by Nancy S. Hughes, is the perfect lunch or quick weeknight meal for 1 or 2.

Want a kitchen hack that will boost the flavor of dozens of recipes and keep things healthy and diabetes-friendly? Use homemade chicken stock wherever you can. Swap it out for store-bought in recipes that call for broth or stock; substitute it for water when boiling veggies or grains; or use it in soups, stews, and chilis. You’ll be amazed at how much flavor it adds to a recipe, and by preparing it at home you can cut the sodium without cutting taste. If you’re intimidated by the thought of making stock at home, don’t be. It’s very simple, and the payoff is absolutely worth it.

Do you love breakfast food? So do we! Learn how to make this diabetes-friendly eggs benedict in the recording of our live cooking class.

‘Tis the season to be surrounded by holiday indulgences. Luckily, you can make your own wise upgrades to festive favorites right from your kitchen, creating better-for-you bites with no excess saturated fat or added sugars in sight. Try one, two, or all these simple culinary tips this holiday season that still offer the memorable aromas, tastes, and traditions at the table for all.

During chilly months, soup is a great option to warm up and fill up. Often packed with veggies, soup offers a chance to get lots of vitamins and nutrients to help strengthen your immune system. As an added bonus, many soup recipes only require one pot to cook!

Summer is a great time to stock up on fresh produce in season, like watermelon, corn, cucumbers, peaches, plums—and tomatoes! You might be surprised at just how many varieties and options there are when it comes to the tomato. Tomatoes are a versatile, non-starchy vegetable to include in your diabetes-friendly eating plan.

Grocery shopping when you have diabetes doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Simplify meal planning with the Diabetes Plate and try these shopping tips to save on produce and protein foods at the grocery store. Fresh Produce Non-starchy vegetables fill half the Diabetes Plate, so always try to have plenty of these on hand. Check sales flyers from your local store and see what fresh produce is on sale, then find recipes that use those vegetables. Remember, in-season fresh produce will be cheaper than those not in season. So try swapping out the fruits or vegetables in a recipe to ones

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. Most of us are making less trips to the grocery store, or relying on grocery delivery. Smart shopping is more important than ever to keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, shelf-stable foods.