Selecting and Buying Resources
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NewEsta publicación ofrece una guía completa y accesible sobre cómo llevar una alimentación saludable para manejar la diabetes, comenzando con los principios básicos de una dieta equilibrada y presentando el Método del Plato para la Diabetes como una herramienta sencilla para organizar comidas balanceadas. Explica los distintos grupos de alimentos que componen un plato saludable—incluyendo verduras sin almidón, proteínas magras, alimentos con carbohidratos como frutas, verduras con almidón, pan, pasta y arroz—y añade información sobre la leche y el yogur, las grasas saludables, los suplementos cuando son necesarios y el uso de edulcorantes o endulzantes artificiales como sustitutos del azúcar. En conjunto, esta publicación brinda orientación clara y culturalmente relevante que ayuda a las personas con diabetes a planificar mejor sus comidas y favorecer un adecuado control de la glucosa en su vida diaria.
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Shopping for Your Diabetes Meal Plan
When you have diabetes, being aware of your food choices and eating habits is important, but it can be stressful when it comes to grocery shopping. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels is one way to find healthier options. This resource has tips on what to look for to make your shopping easier and less overwhelming.
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All About Carbohydrates
People living with diabetes have to pay special attention to carbohydrates, but because of some manufacturers’ labels, it can be difficult to determine the quantity of carbohydrates in different foods. This resource will help readers cut through the marketing language and find the information they need about the carbohydrate content of foods.
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Eating Out With Diabetes
People with diabetes have to make careful dietary choices to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. This is difficult when eating out because you do not control or know exactly how your food is prepared, but this resource covers practical tips from the American Diabetes Association for making smarter choices while eating out, even at fast food restaurants.
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When you have diabetes, managing your diet is a key part of managing your diabetes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Choosing balanced, nutrient-rich meals is key to managing diabetes and promoting long-term wellness. Plan meals around the core principles explained in this resource, which emphasize balance, variety, and nutrient quality.
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Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. FDA regulates the Nutrition Facts label on most packaged foods and beverages. This label is a tool that can help you make informed decisions and healthier food choices. Nutrient content claims may describe the amount of a nutrient in a food product or compare it to that of another food product.
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Diabetes Plate Method
The Diabetes Plate Method is an approach to creating a healthy eating pattern, and it may be used alone or in combination with other tools to help you meet your nutrition and health goals. Research has shown that the Diabetes Plate Method can help people with diabetes lower their A1c, which improves blood glucose management.
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The body needs sodium, but consuming too much over time can increase blood pressure. Having higher blood pressure increases your risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. For people with diabetes, high blood pressure can increase the risk of complications from diabetes.
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This publication provides a clear and balanced comparison of plant-based and animal-based proteins in our food. It looks at the nutritional value, environmental impact, and health effects of each type of protein. The goal is to help readers understand more about these protein sources without saying whether one is better than another—in other words, to inform and educate, giving everyone the knowledge to learn about different dietary options.
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