Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

The early days of 2021 will likely be filled with quick-fix diets promising to help you “lose the quarantine weight.” But you might think twice before jumping into a fad diet to lose weight fast. Restrictive diets often lead you down a predictable path: you’ll stick with it at first, lose some weight, then eventually […]

With rising food costs, it’s important to stock up wisely! Knowing what food choices to buy in bulk can help you stick to your eating plan while saving you time and money. That’s a win-win! Here are some tips for buying food in bulk:  Choose items that are shelf stable and fit your eating plan. […]

If you’re a busy person, you know all too well how challenging it can be to make time for breakfast. It’s why breakfast cereals are so popular, particularly cold breakfast cereal. All you need is a bowl, a spoon, and a quick pour of cereal and milk. But is cereal a good breakfast choice if […]

Your bags are packed and you’re heading out for a well-deserved vacation. But what about meals and snacks? Whether you’re traveling by car, air or rail, when you’re managing your diabetes, a little planning can make your time on the go a lot less stressful and a lot more fun! With all of the details […]

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 […]

Even people who enjoy a trip to the grocery store have been making fewer trips this year following CDC advice for limiting exposure to the coronavirus. Many have stopped going altogether, choosing to order groceries online, over the phone, or through a grocery delivery app. The benefits in terms of maintaining good social distancing practices […]

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. […]

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 […]

Busy weeknights call for quick and easy recipes that can go from pantry to plate in less than 30 minutes (and without leaving a mess in the kitchen). We’ve compiled our favorite diabetes-friendly weeknight dinners featuring chicken that can be ready in a snap and come together with just a few dishes. Fiber Focused Low […]