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Nutrition & Diabetes: Your Guide to a Balanced Diet

Welcome to our diabetes-friendly diet section, where we provide you with valuable information and resources to help you manage your diabetes through balanced and nutritious eating. A healthy diet plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal blood sugar levels and overall well-being for individuals with diabetes. Our articles and resources will guide you through the principles of nutritional planning to ensure you make informed choices when it comes to meal preparation. Whether you are seeking practical tips, delicious recipes, or guidance on portion control, we are here to support you on your journey towards a healthier lifestyle with diabetes.

myDCC Recipes

Gluten-Free Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These Almond Flour Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are light, zesty, and perfect for a gluten-free, low-carb breakfast or snack. Packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats, they’re a delicious diabetic-friendly option that fits gluten-free and heart-healthy diets with ease.

Broccoli “Risotto” with Lemon-Herb Whipped Ricotta

Carrot Pasta with Eggplant Meatballs & Tomato Sauce

Baked Rainbow Quesadilla with Hummus & Avocado

Baked Falafel with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Crispy Baked Tofu & Veggie Sheet Pan Meal with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Cooking tips

In this section, you’ll find a wealth of advice on cooking techniques that optimize nutrition without compromising taste. We’ll help you navigate the kitchen with confidence, offering practical suggestions along the way.

Tips for stocking

A healthily stocked kitchen is the key to maintaining healthy eating habits. Use these tips for stocking a diabetes-friendly kitchen

Quick kitchen tips & tricks

Maintaining a diabetes-friendly diet is crucial for managing blood sugar levels and promoting overall health.

Baking Tips

Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious baked treat from time to time

Kitchen Shortcuts

Following a healthy eating plan doesn't have to mean spending extra time and effort in the kitchen.

Meal Preparation

Meal preparation is an essential tool for promoting healthy eating habits. This includes planning and preparing meals in advance, practicing portion control, stocking the pantry with healthy ingredients and using healthier cooking techniques. This will help ensure that you have nutritious options readily available and reduce the temptation to opt for unhealthy choices.

Healthy meal preparation

Whether you’re planning a simple meal or an elegant four-course dinner, there are some tips and tricks you can incorporate to ensure that you prepare healthy, delicious foods that you and your family will love.

10 time-saving tips for meal prep

Rather than ordering in—or making a poor food choice that could spike blood sugars—consider that a little meal prep can go a long way. Here are 10 meal prep tips to save you time (and money) so you can eat well anytime of the week.

Healthier alternatives for diabetes meal planning

Eating healthy is one of the cornerstones of managing diabetes. Despite what many people believe, this doesn’t mean you have to give up everything you enjoy eating.

7 kitchen tools for people with diabetes

If you have diabetes, there are some handy kitchen tools you can use to help you prepare healthy meals. Read on to learn more about 7 kitchen tools for people with diabetes.

Navigating the Grocery Store

Navigating the aisles of a grocery store can be overwhelming, especially when you’re looking for healthy options to support your diabetes management. In this section, we aim to simplify your shopping experience by providing you with valuable guidance and practical tips. From understanding food labels and deciphering nutrition information to identifying the best choices in each food category, we have you covered.

Diabetes-friendly grocery list and tips

A well-planned grocery list can make your trip to the supermarket more efficient and also help you maintain a healthy eating plan. Read on to learn more about creating a diabetes-friendly grocery list.

Navigating the grocery store for meats and poultry

If you consider that the healthiest way to shop for groceries is to start by cruising the perimeter of the store, then you will no doubt notice that meats and poultry fall into this category.

Navigating the grocery store for vegetables

Walking through the vegetable section of your local grocery store can be an intimidating experience, especially if you aren't familiar with a lot of the choices available.

Shopping for seafood

Grocery store shopping may seem like one of those chores on your weekly “to do” list, like doing laundry or mowing the lawn. But unlike other weekly tasks, grocery shopping is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Nutritional Planning

Managing diabetes can be a complex and challenging process, but one of the key pillars for successful management lies in adopting a healthy and balanced diet. In this section, we will guide you through the essential principles of diabetes-friendly nutrition, providing you with practical tips and expert recommendations to help you make informed choices in your everyday eating.