Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

It seems every year there’s a new fad diet that everyone is talking about. But recently non-diet approaches like “Intuitive Eating” or “Mindful Eating” have gained in popularity. What do these terms mean, and how do they work? What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive Eating is a “non-diet” approach to changing eating behaviors. It focuses on […]

To celebrate the release of our new cookbook, The Instant Pot Diabetes Cookbook, we held a recipe contest to “instant-pot-ize” your favorite family recipes and make them diabetes- and instant-pot friendly! Cookbook author Nancy S. Hughes tested dozens of recipes, and ultimately chose one lucky winner and four runners up. Read on to see the […]

As we wrap up 2019, the Diabetes Food Hub team looked back and reviewed some of the most popular recipes this past year as determined by you, our visitors. Favorites include heart-healthy Mediterranean dishes, hearty breakfast pancakes, and a handful of air fryer and Instant Pot recipes. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re sure you’ll find […]

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 […]

From the flood of fun-sized candies on Halloween to the candy hearts on Valentine’s Day, and all the holiday feasts in between, winter can be a minefield of food temptations. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about how to manage your diabetes during the holidays. To provide […]

If your doctor has advised you to ease off the salt shaker, you might be wondering why. The answer is sodium, a mineral found mainly in salt. “Too much sodium in a person’s diet can increase their blood pressure, raising their risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease,” says Lori Zanini, RD, CDE, author […]

If you have a slow cooker collecting dust somewhere, it’s time to pull it out and start cooking! Slow cookers are great for making comforting soups and stews in the fall, but they can do so much more. 1. Think outside the stew The go-to recipes for slow cookers are usually soups, stews, roasts, etc., […]

The air fryer has revolutionized home-cooked comfort foods! This innovative kitchen appliance allows you to make your favorite fried foods with a fraction of the fat and calories. Learn more about the air fryer and find diabetes friendly recipes below. What Is Air Frying? Instead of using a pot of hot oil, the air fryer […]

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, […]