Informed food choices are essential to living well. Food fuels the body and is a key part of diabetes management. However, no matter what eating plan you follow, there are some basic guidelines that apply across the board.

Healthy Food Choices for People with Diabetes What Can I Eat? Making Choices Managing diabetes from day to day is up to you. A large part of it is making choices about the foods you eat. Everyone knows that vegetables are healthier than cookies. But there are also best choices within each food group. A best choice is a food that is better

Intentional food choices like eating more non-starchy veggies, opting for lean meats or plant-based proteins, choosing quality carbohydrates, and low-fat versions of cheeses and dressings, will all help you meet your health goals—and they’ll taste great too!

The ADA focuses on meal patterns that are scientifically proven to help manage diabetes. These meal patterns are meant to be a way of eating that lasts and works with your needs and preferences.

This booklet is a 28 page guide for planning meals and making the best food choices from all food groups while managing diabetes. Features sample meals as well as information on carbohydrate counting, the plate method and the glycemic index as well as tips for eating at restaurants, quick meal and snack ideas, including sweets in your meal plan ...

Through your diabetes management, you can learn new skills to adjust your food practices to your personal preferences, adapt family recipes to find better-for-you swaps, build your shopping skills to look for important nutrition information, and create healthy and delicious meals you love.

Get more information on food labels, understanding how food affects your glucose levels, and learning the ins and outs of carbs.

Eating healthy with a diabetes-friendly food list doesn’t have to be expensive. Shop your local markets for foods and produce that is in season or on sale. Vegetables and fruit in other forms (frozen, canned, or dried) are great choices, just be sure …

Take out all the guess work for what to eat with diabetes when you visit Diabetes Food Hub (DFH) and try recipes approved by American Diabetes Association (ADA) nutrition experts.

Jul 18, 2019 · Bringing ADA's evidence-based guidelines and perspective directly to you in the store so you can make informed choices.