Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Carb counting is a meal-planning method that can help people with diabetes manage their blood glucose levels. If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, carb counting can help you manage your blood glucose level and feel your best, whether or not you take any diabetes medications. If you have type 1 diabetes, carb counting […]

The polar vortex may finally be receding, but there are plenty of cool days ahead. On a cold day, there are few things as nice as walking into a house and being greeted with the rich, hearty smell of a slow-cooker meal. Instant warmth! Another plus? Most slow-cooker recipes are easy to prepare, meaning you […]

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether or not that’s actually true, starting with a healthy meal never hurts. Oatmeal and other whole grains are the traditional healthy options, but sometimes it’s nice to have a low-carb recipe as well. Below is a collection of nine diabetes-friendly and […]

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 […]

Ever notice that most recipes make four or more servings? This makes planning diabetes-friendly meals for just one or two people a challenge. Sure, you can eat leftovers, but eating the same meal several days in a row can get boring. And simply cutting recipes in half doesn’t always work. Well, Diabetes Food Hub has […]

Pick up any health magazine today, and you’ll probably come across a list of “superfoods.” This is a common term in today’s world…but what does it actually mean? And can superfoods be helpful for people with diabetes? What is a Diabetes Superfood? Our definition of a Diabetes Superfood is simple: any food that (1) is […]

As we move into the new year and thoughts turn to healthy resolutions and diabetes meal planning, the Diabetes Food Hub team looked back at the first year of the site and reviewed the most popular recipes as determined by, you, our visitors. Favorites ranged from a low-carb chicken and mushroom superstar to breakfast frittatas […]

Holidays can be hectic, whether it’s running from store to store buying gifts, traveling to see family, or dashing from event to event. And being on the go is when temptation and convenience conspire to derail best intentions. With a little planning, these easy, quick, and delicious recipes will help you eat well on the […]

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