Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Everybody likes getting more for less! How about getting more meals from less recipes? With some strategic meal planning and prepping, you can create several days’ worth of meals with just a few recipes and one trip to the grocery store. You can even prepare all of the recipes at once and store meals in […]

Coffee, tea, soda, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, sparkling water—there are so many choices out there when it comes to picking your drink! So what’s the best choice for a person with diabetes? Just like everyone else, the best choice for staying hydrated is always WATER! Hydration is an important part of staying healthy. More […]

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If you think that eating nutritious food with less salt means sacrificing taste, think again! Healthy, home-cooked meals, made with quality ingredients, are packed with vibrant flavors. Whether you’re new to cooking or you’re an experienced chef looking to reduce the salt in your meals, these easy tips will help you make healthy meals even […]

We get this question all the time—you have diabetes, and your doctor told you to avoid sugar and carbs. Fruit has sugar and carbs, but you’ve been hearing all your life to eat more FRUITS and vegetables! So, should people with diabetes eat fruit? Before you give up all fruit, let’s consider the many health […]

As the end of summer approaches, most fruit varieties reach their peak. This means that prices at the grocery store or farmers market go down, while the fresh flavor goes up. There’s not a better time to stock up and take advantage of recipes that lean on fruit to add complex flavors or a touch […]

Warm weather is a great time to move the meal outdoors. But as you pack your basket and plan for a healthy, diabetes-friendly meal in the open air, there are some tips and tricks you can use to keep your meal savory, safe, and successful. Whether your family is planning a beach trip, picnic, or […]

When it comes to carbohydrates and diabetes, it’s hard to make sense of all the information out there. Fat was once seen as the enemy, but in recent years, carbohydrates have taken center stage as the villain to healthy eating. But this “bad guy” reputation doesn’t tell the whole story. So, how much carb should […]

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 […]