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Rice Basmati rice is used often in Indian cooking for its aroma and fluffy texture. Some restaurants and grocery stores may offer brown basmati rice, which offers a little bit more fiber per serving than white basmati rice. Choosing brown over white rice will help keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels in your target range. The higher fiber content in brown basmati rice means slower digestion compared to white rice. This means a slower and steadier rise in blood glucose levels.. You can also consider swapping rice for riced cauliflower if it’s available at your grocery store. Riced

1. Timing of Meals Throughout the holidays, you may find yourself eating at family dinners or parties outside your usual mealtimes. For example, holiday dinners are sometimes served at 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Plan for how you will handle making changes if the meal does not align with your regular schedule. If you take insulin or another medication that lowers blood glucose, you should try to check your blood glucose levels more often. A change in the timing of the meal may affect your blood glucose. For example, you may need to bring a snack to prevent low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) if the meal is

The Healthy Lunch Formula Using the Diabetes Plate The American Diabetes Association has an easy way to plan meals called the Diabetes Plate . You can use this to help guide your meal prep, making sure you have key food groups that support managing your blood glucose and your overall health. Here’s how to use the Diabetes Plate to create a healthy lunch:  Non-starchy veggies: Half of your nine-inch plate should be filled with non-starchy vegetables. Non-starchy vegetables are low in carbohydrates (carbs) while being rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Having a variety of colorful

For people with diabetes, fresh herbs can be a game changer. They boost the deliciousness of a recipe without needing to add excess salt or butter. Research finds herbs, in general, provide naturally occurring polyphenols with strong antioxidant properties, offering potential benefits for people with or trying to prevent type 2 diabetes. How to Store Fresh Herbs Herbs should smell fresh and have no yellowing or sliminess. Consider storing fresh herbs by rinsing with water, patting the leaves dry, snipping 1/2-inch off stems, and keeping them in the fridge like a flower bouquet, gently covering

For our first full year of the Diabetes Food Hub, we saw a number of cooking and recipe trends that ended up on this list. First, we had no idea just how popular breakfast recipes would be. Second, a lot of people have Instant Pots and air fryers and are looking for appliance-friendly recipes. And finally, there's a neverending demand for the basics—healthy and diabetes-friendly versions of classic recipes. Fortunately, Diabetes Food Hub had plenty of each. So without further ado, here are the Top 20 Recipes of 2019. Did we mention that breakfast was a popular category? This low-carb breakfast