Using a food scale is ideal, but you should also be able to recognize what a healthy portion looks like. This chart uses everyday objects to help you visualize sensible serving sizes of common foods. As always, keep total carbohydrates in mind when planning your food choices....

Wondering what vegetables are the best for you? Luckily The Diabetes Zone has you covered!  Knowing the right foods to eat as a diabetic is a must. The Diabetes Zone is a great place for informative diabetic videos like this one. This specific video not interest you? Check out...

Dr. Sarah Hallberg discusses her experience as a Obesity doctor and the connection between carbs and insulin deficiency. You can see more videos like this by visiting the Ted Talks youtube channel....

The American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association developed an exchange system to help you get a proper mix of nutrients, choose appropriate portion sizes and ensure variety in your meal plan. In the system, foods are grouped into basic types. You can exchange or “trade” foods within a group because their nutritional...

*This recipe is directly from Healthy Kitchen Cookbook from Liberty Medical. Get this cookbook for free* This soup is just a potato soup dish with finely chopped cabbage to boost its fiber and vitamin C. This dish goes well with crackers and cheese or even bacon. Total Time: 25 minutes...

To complement the rich, slightly sweet red pepper flavor of paprika, serve these chops with grilled tiny new potatoes and a salad of mixed baby greens, sweet onion and tomatoes with a sherry vinaigrette. Prep Time: 15 minutes Marinating Time: 1-3 hours Grilling Time: 8-10 minutes Standing Time: 5...

Tuna Salad is a great main dish to include on your dinner table. This recipe is high in protein, vitamin A and vitamin C and contains low amounts of cholesterol! The best thing about this recipe is by far it’s flexible nature. You can easily remove the spicy red...

As a diabetic, you already know that you need to watch what you eat; but what about hydration? Various drinks are harmless for diabetics while others are a one way ticket to high blood glucose levels. While looking for new diabetic drinks, don’t feel as if you must stick...

Bean dip is a delicious side/appetizer and can be good with almost any main dish (Mexican/Texmex foods are usually served with Bean Dip). The consistency and texture of the bean dip is very satisfying especially when paired with chips or tortilla. I recommend adding your own flare to this...