Foods for Diabetes

Agave is a plant native to regions with hot climates such as Mexico, the Southwestern U.S., and some areas of South America. Like the aloe vera plant, agave is a succulent, which holds a “sap” or …

Green beans are one of the few widely accepted non-starchy vegetables that fit extremely well into a low carb diet. While they come from the same family as starchy beans (pinto, kidney, great …

Most of us have eaten olives at some point in our lives. They show up in a huge variety of different foods and drinks, from Greek salads to martinis to pizza. Whether or not you enjoy eating olives in …

We’ve recently had a number of similar questions, for example: “Is quinoa a no no for type 2 diabetes or is it okay? I know that technically it is a seed not a grain, so I was wondering …

Spinach is one of those non-controversial foods when it comes to health benefits—we all know it’s a healthy food–the question is HOW healthy is it? What is true and what is hype? And how …

We’ve had a number of questions about fasting and diabetes recently — Is it okay? Will my sugars still rise? Can it help lower my numbers? Will it help me lose weight? Today I’m hoping to …

The beloved onion — the painful tears they elicit while cutting are well worth the amazing flavor and aroma they provide for just pennies per serving. Onions find themselves in the same “bulb” plant …

If you were interviewing coconut oil for a job, you’d soon see it has quite an impressive resume, which is exactly why we’re going to chat about coconut oil and diabetes. A quick internet …

Technically not vegetables, mushrooms are actually classified as fungus–they have no roots, leaves, flowers or seeds. In fact, mushrooms aren’t even plants as they do not require soil or light …

What comes to mind when you think of lettuce? Rabbit food? Salads? Diets? Lettuce seems to have an interesting reputation, but it really is a fascinating vegetable. There are hundreds of varieties of …

Celery’s claim to fame as a low-calorie diet food just barely scratches the surface when you consider its multitude of health benefits and the wide variety of options for incorporating into meals, …

Whether you’re a coffee drinker or not, you’re surely aware of this very popular beverage enjoyed by millions of people around the globe. Produced by brewing coffee beans, this caffeinated beverage …

We all love cake from time to time – for an afternoon treat, as a birthday celebration, to satisfy those after-dinner cravings for dessert. But, as a diabetic, you need low carb cake mix or …

While I discussed the more common “milk kefir in a previous post, we’re here today to talk about water kefir and diabetes. Water kefir, also called “tibicos,” is a different type of probiotic …

Whether you’re from the North and call it “Pop,” from the Midwest/South and call it “Soda,” or from Texas can call it “Coke (even if you’re referring to a different brand which confuses the rest of …

Beautiful in color and versatile in use, bell peppers are the sweet, crunchy fruit of the Capsicum Annuum plant. Though they are technically a fruit, for culinary and nutritional purposes they are …

Odds are you’ve heard of xylitol. Most commonly touted for it’s benefits in dental health, xylitol is also purported to be a sugar substitute, providing all the sweet taste of sugar without the …

Broccoli is a beloved cruciferous vegetable to many. A close cousin of cauliflower and in the same family as cabbage, onions and Brussels sprouts, it provides a very unique taste and texture and is …

This is the first installment of our new Tasty Tuesday feature where we’ll be covering different types of foods you can purchase online – in low carb diabetic friendly options, of course. …

While I’m confident you’ve heard of yogurt, you may not have heard of kefir – yogurt’s overlooked, underappreciated cousin. So today we’re going to share everything you need to know about …

While traditional cucumbers are long and green, they can come in a variety of colors, including white and orange. They also come in various sizes and shapes, including more rounded or oval. …

As quoted from Diabetes UK: “All the carbohydrates you eat and drink are broken down into glucose. The type, and amount, you consume can make a difference to your blood glucose levels and diabetes …

When it comes to snacks, do you find them a challenge as a diabetic? If your answer is yes, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common struggles we hear about. There are actually tons …

Juices. They come from fresh fruit and vegetables, so they’re healthy, right? This is the common assumption. But…juicing isn’t really all it’s cracked up to be. Here we cover …

Pizza. Who doesn’t love it. I dare say there wouldn’t be many of us, including myself. But, your regular pizza is jam packed with carbs. Let’s check it out. Little Caesars Pizza …

Zucchini (or “courgette” in British English) is one of our favorite foods here at Diabetes Meal Plans. Not only is it very easy to grow and relatively inexpensive, but it is also a very mild tasting …

Eggplant (US and Australia) or Aubergine (in Britain) is a smooth-skinned (usually) purple vegetable originating in Asia, but grown worldwide in warm climates. It’s harvest season ranges from …

There are hundreds of varieties of tomatoes with slight differences in color, texture and flavor; however, there is very little difference in the plethora of nutritional benefits they offer. One …

Have you ever been told you need to watch your sodium intake? Or lay off the salt shaker? Does it feel like just one more number to have to worry about? What about sea salt–is that …

Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable (along with broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and others). There are 3 different types of cabbage: red, green and savoy (and of course the Chinese varieties). …

There’s loads of information hidden away in the archives on this site and we often get repeat questions about certain types of foods – pasta, bread, fruit, sweeteners and so forth. So …

It’s often recommended that type 2 diabetics avoid starchy foods like rice, bread, pasta, and potatoes. But some foods like carrots, pumpkin, and beets are considered starches too, so are they …

We’ve all been there: a packed schedule, an unexpected event, or simply being on-the-go can leave us needing to grab something quick to eat, with no time for a sit-down meal. What should we do in …

Oh the sweet goodness of sugar…. Yes, our taste buds love it but our blood sugar and the belly fat doesn’t! Which is exactly why we’re going to chat about the best sugar substitutes …

Coming up with health low carb snacks is something many people struggle with, particularly if you’re diabetic! But it’s not nearly as hard as you think. You can opt for easy snacks like …

When you’re traveling with diabetes it can be a challenge to stick to your healthy eating routine. But like Beth talked about in this article, there are many things you can do to make sure you’re …

Over the past few weeks we’ve been sharing a few low carb virtual cooking classes. Today there are a couple more delicious items to add to your menu and a special announcement. The virtual …

We all get hungry in between meals. So instead of reaching for those chips and nasty saltine crackers, opt for one of these easy tasty snacks instead. They are all low in carbs and perfectly diabetic …

When we recommend to people that it’s best to eat a low carb diet for diabetes – they often say “But, don’t I need to eat carbs?” Sure, you do. A low carb diet is not a …

Here’s a comment someone made on our Facebook page: What kind of cold cereal do you guys eat – checked the super market and (omg) so high in carbs and sugar and you can eat 1/4 cup of 1/2 …