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Although nutrition labels may be a familiar sight, many people struggle to decipher them- especially in the context of type 2 diabetes. Because of this, we’ve created this guide to simplify the process!

Navigating the Nutrition Label Through a Diabetes Lens

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Person Reading A Nutrition Label

Hidden Sugar in These 5 “Healthy” Foods

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Foods with Hidden Added Sugar

We all know that sweets are high in sugar. Something that may surprise you, however, is the amount of hidden sugar added to these “healthy” foods.”

Learn five simple hacks to incorporate into your daily routine to help control blood sugar spikes, especially after meals.

5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar After a Mea;

Countless studies consistently show a link between the adoption of a plant-based diet and improvements in the course of type 2 diabetes.

The Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Blood Sugar & Type 2 Diabetes

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Plant-Based Diets Lower Blood Sugar Type 2 Diabetes

How Diet Impacts the Gut Microbiome and Type 2 Diabetes

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gut microbiome and type 2 diabetes

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.

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

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plant based holidays

5 Strategies to Eat Plant-Based on a Budget

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Plant Based on a Budget

Eating plant-based can be both healthy and budget-friendly Here are 5 strategies to eat plant-based on a budget.

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

bananas

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.

Why This is The Healthiest Protein Source for Type 2 Diabetes

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Plant-Based Meal Prep Lunches for Type 2 Diabetes

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plant based meal prep

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!

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.

Food Insecurity