Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, or have been managing it for years, you probably know that what you eat has a big impact on your blood glucose. Carbohydrates from food cause blood glucose to rise after meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate carbs from your meals! Carbohydrate […]

Hunger and cravings are a frustrating side-effect of high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It can also be confusing: if there’s so much excess glucose in your bloodstream, why are your body and your brain craving more food? Here, we’ll look at why high blood glucose levels often come with cravings and what you can […]

Did you know that having diabetes puts you at a higher risk for developing heart disease? The good news is, managing diabetes—which includes healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring blood glucose, reducing stress, and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor—may help protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease. To get you […]

It’s easy to come up with excuses for eating fast food or unhealthy snacks when you’re on the go. With the right mindset, tools, and some organization, being too busy to sit down for a heart-healthy meal doesn’t have to mean you’re left with no choice but to hit a drive-through for a burger and […]

Have you just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and don’t know where to start on your healthy eating journey? We are here to help you discover delicious and nutritious choices that will support your diabetes management!  How Food Impacts Diabetes Management Choosing quality, healthy foods is one of the strategies for diabetes management because […]

Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that may help lower the risks of cardiovascular disease, improve blood pressure and blood glucose (blood sugar), and boost overall health. The American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Plate recommends filling half your plate with non-starchy vegetables—so it’s a good idea to have plenty of vegetables on hand in your […]

Frozen meals can be very appealing. Push a few buttons on the microwave, and you can have dinner ready in minutes. The frozen food industry has come a long way with these handy meals, but it can still be hard to wade through the unhealthy options. Try freezing your own healthy recipes instead! Leftovers will […]

You know you shouldn’t be eating that kind of stuff, right? If you’d just eat better, you wouldn’t have to take so many medications. I know someone who cut out all carbs and cured their diabetes; have you tried that? Do any of these comments sound familiar? Maybe someone else has said them to you, […]

Reducing food waste isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for the budget. But it does require a little thought, and perhaps some freezer space and recyclable containers. Here are five tricks for enjoying more of what you buy and grow. Make the most of the whole vegetable (and fresh herbs). Root vegetables, like […]