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Studies have shown that gut health is linked to the development and progression of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). Find out which foods to eat and to limit for a healthy gut.

How Diet Impacts the Gut Microbiome and Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

gut microbiome and type 2 diabetes

How to Manage Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals

Diabetes 101

blood sugar spikes

It can be frusturating when you are taking all the right steps to manage your pre-or type 2 diabetes and still experience blood sugar spikes. We outline why this may happen and how to prevent it.

Struggling to afford food is a problem that many Americans face. With the pandemic increasing this number, it’s important to know what your options are. We outline the ways you can ensure you and your family don’t go hungry.

Food Insecurity

The holiday season is right around the corner. We created this guide with tips and recipe ideas to take the stress out of your holidays meals. Being plant-based doesn’t mean you have to miss all the seasonal favorites.

Holiday Guide to Plant-Based Eating for Type 2 Diabetes

Recipes

plant based holidays

6 Steps to Take After a Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes 101

diabetes diagnosis

Receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. Here are six steps to take to make this process easier.

People with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing complications if infected with COVID-19. Here’s what you can do about it.

COVID-19 & Diabetes

Are bananas really that bad for you if you have type 2 diabetes? Learn the truth behind this nutrient-dense fruit.

Are Bananas Healthy for People with Type 2 Diabetes?

Nutrition

bananas

Why This is The Healthiest Protein Source for Type 2 Diabetes

Nutrition

When it comes to protein, the source matters! It is common to associate meat with protein, but proteins are made up of amino acids and can be found in many plant foods. We provide a guide for making the swap to plant-based proteins.

Insulin resistance is the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes. We explain how insulin typically functions in the body and how this process can be interrupted and how it leads to type 2 diabetes.

Insulin resistance

Our simple guide teaches you about our plant-based formula for building well-balanced and nutritious lunches, We kept the recipes short and sweet so it won’t take you more than 5-10 minutes to build your weekly meal prep. Enjoy!

Plant-Based Meal Prep Lunches for Type 2 Diabetes

Recipes

plant based meal prep

Oil-Free, Plant-Based Grocery Store Products

Nutrition

Food Insecurity

Here are some delicious oil-free options such as dressings, crackers, dips, pasta sauces, and veggies burgers to mix things up a bit. Remember, we will always favor whole-foods over more “processed” products but we also want to make food enjoyable and easy to stick with.

Developing a healthy lifestyle starts in the kitchen. We’ve listed our favorite appliances to make healthy eating simpler and more enjoyable.

kitchen appliances