Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Using the Diabetes Plate Method, your meal should be half non-starchy veggies, one-fourth protein, and one-fourth carbohydrate (carb) foods. If you have diabetes and are trying to make healthy food choices, then whole grains are the way to go for your carb choices. They have more fiber and nutrients than refined grains, two important elements […]

For all of the decorations and costumes and carved pumpkins, Halloween is for most kids (and grown-ups) one big sugar rush. It’s all about the candy: who has the best selection, how much you can carry, and which pieces to eat first. But if you or your child has diabetes, how can you participate in […]

Are you looking to eat more plant-based meals and reduce the amount of red meat in your diet? Research continues to show that people who regularly eat red or processed meat are at an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, red meat can be expensive at the grocery store.  Reducing […]

On a trip to your grocery store’s dairy section, you’ll find plenty of plant-based “milks” on shelves alongside traditional cow’s milk—from soy, almond, and cashew to hemp, rice, pea, and oat milks. You may be wondering, are there nutritional benefits to these plant-based milks, especially if you are a person with diabetes? Protein in Milks […]

Growing up, many of us may have had parents who were keen for us to drink a glass of orange juice with breakfast. And that habit stayed with us into adulthood. However, for people with diabetes, orange juice—and other juices—were probably among the first items we were counseled to avoid. The reason for this is […]

Diabetes management is more than counting carbohydrates (carbs) or monitoring your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, it requires a mindful approach to eating and self-awareness. By focusing on the why, what, where, and how of eating, you can improve your relationship with food and your ability to manage diabetes.   What is mindful eating?   Mindful eating […]

It seems fitting that May is Mediterranean Diet Month: Springtime is a time for celebrations, and the Mediterranean-style eating pattern focuses so much on celebrating food and enjoying meals in the company of others. This lifestyle may be just as important for enjoying the many health benefits of the Mediterranean-style eating pattern as the food itself, […]

Meal prepping is a valuable strategy for individuals managing diabetes, providing a convenient and consistent way to stick with your healthy eating plan while juggling a busy schedule. By planning and prepping meals in advance, you can make sure you have nutritious options ready and available, making it easier to follow your eating plan and […]

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 […]