Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Diabetes management is more than just counting carbohydrates (carbs) and monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, it’s also making healthy decisions that fit your culture and traditions. Many cultural foods, such as tacos, pastas, stir-fries, and regional desserts, go beyond the food itself. They are often the focus when you celebrate holidays, birthdays, accomplishments, and […]

Food plays an important role as part of diabetes management. Food also gives us connection to our family roots, our friends, and our culture. Often there are memories and traditions that are associated with our food. Most of all, food is nourishment offering vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for our overall health strategy. Some of […]

Everyone eats, which means everyone has their own ideas and opinions about what, how, and why some foods are better for you than others. And when these opinions are shared, on social media platforms for example, their claims aren’t backed up with scientific evidence. That’s why a lot of nutrition advice, especially on the internet […]

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes can be challenging, but one key aspect of managing these conditions is having a diabetes- and kidney-friendly eating plan. Having an eating plan will help you manage diabetes and keep your kidneys healthy. Foods that Fit in Your Eating Plan Eating foods that have vitamins, minerals, and […]

Why Cook Dried Beans? There’s no question that beans provide health benefits. They are a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, and zinc which makes beans a great choice for people with diabetes—not to mention they are heart healthy and delicious! Due to their protein and fiber content, meals with beans […]

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 […]

People with diabetes are often told they shouldn’t eat sweet foods, including chocolate. But it can be hard to avoid during times of the year when there are traditions around chocolates, like getting chocolates as gifts during the holidays and heart-shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day.    For the times you want to enjoy a square or […]

People of all ages love pizza! It can be a tasty, quick, and cost-effective choice for a meal or snack. But pizza can contain a lot of carbs, sodium, fat, and may not offer a full serving of protein. Follow these six tips the next time you’re shopping for frozen pizzas to make a choice […]

Eating a balanced diet, which includes carbohydrates, healthy fats, vegetables, fruits—and protein—is key for maintaining overall health and keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) in target range. Today, let’s discuss the role of protein and how it plays a part in your diabetes management, its benefits, how much of it you should eat, and the […]