Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

Gluten-free sections are common in grocery stores. Typically, they feature more carb-laden foods like bread, pasta, and cookies. That’s because gluten is a protein found in certain grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. The only true disease that requires complete elimination of gluten is known as celiac disease. However, approximately six percent of people […]

The Food and Drug Administration is implementing a new Nutrition Facts Label for packaged foods. The new label now separates “added sugars” from “total sugars”. Previously, both were grouped under “sugars”, so it was difficult to tell how much added sugar you were eating compared to the naturally occurring sugars found in foods. With this […]

Let’s take a moment to “taco ‘bout” tacos and how they are typically served at restaurants. Oftentimes, tacos are served with cheese, sour cream, and a never-ending basket of tortilla chips. These additions can contribute a lot of fat, calories, and carbs to the meal. If you are trying to eat a diabetes-friendly version, consider […]

Snacks can serve a lot of purposes—tiding you over between meals, preventing hypoglycemia, helping you recover from a workout and more. Whatever the reason for your snack, we’ve got 25 simple ideas to help you make healthy choices. Related: To snack or not to snack? Read our article on healthy snacking, and whether or not snacking […]

Are you looking for new ideas on how to add more fruits and veggies to your meals to boost their flavor, nutrients, and blood glucose (blood sugar) management benefits? Here are 20 simple ones you can start trying right away, plus tips for buying produce and a breakdown of the different types!   Buying Produce  The […]

Whether you are someone who loves going to the grocery store or someone who dreads another store trip, navigating the grocery store aisles and safely managing your food at home plays a crucial role in your diabetes management journey. There are savvy ways to make the most out of your food shopping trips that can […]

Pumpkin spice usually takes the spotlight when the weather starts to cool, but fall also ushers in apple season! You’ll find tons of varieties in the store right now, and maybe you’ll even have the chance to go apple picking. We’ve collected our favorite fall apple recipes for any time of day (not just dessert!) […]

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated! Following a recipe, even a simple one, can feel like a chore, but you don’t always need a recipe. Sometimes all it takes is tossing together a few ingredients to make a satisfying meal. Here are 15 “non-recipes” for super simple snacks and meals to make “cooking” […]

At the start of a new year, many people are focused on bettering their health. There are many ways to pursue a healthy lifestyle that can keep you feeling good throughout the ups and downs of year. We combed the latest research studies to identify some creative habits that can help you feel better and […]