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Potatoes

Dan Hager — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:29:46 +0000

Potatoes can be a great part of a diabetes‑friendly meal. It’s about building a balanced plate. Potatoes offer nutrients, fit most budgets, and work in many dishes, making them a tasty and flexible choice.

The key is how you eat and prepare them:

Keep portions in check

Choose cooking methods like baking, roasting, or grilling

Pair with non-starchy vegetables and lean protein

Explore how potatoes can fit into your plan at bit.ly/4tqUhoA.

Reply To: Can I eat fruit if I have diabetes?

Meg Mangan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:03:41 +0000

Thanks Dan, I hear from patients frequently that certain fruit should be avoided or one is better than the other. All fruit is good and will cause a rise in BG but this is normal. As a RD, we recommend folks eat their fruit vs drink fruit (unless hypo and then take 4fo, check BG and wait 15min).

thanks!
M

Can I eat fruit if I have diabetes?

Dan Hager — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:35:11 +0000

Whether you are living with diabetes or prediabetes, you may wonder if you can eat fruit. Fruit does have natural sugar and carbs, but it also has many health benefits like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.

So, can you eat fruit while living with prediabetes or diabetes? Yes, you can!

See our tips on the best ways to include fruit in our blog at bit.ly/4cf23ur.

Freeze It and Forget It

Dan Hager — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:32:38 +0000

Frozen meals can be an easy, budget‑friendly way to eat well. You can heat frozen food in the microwave and have a meal ready in minutes. But the frozen food aisle can feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to know which meals fit your eating plan.

A simple solution is to make your own frozen meals at home. This lets you control the ingredients, nutrition, and portion sizes. Our Freeze It and Forget It blog shares easy freezer meal ideas and important food safety tips to help you stay on track. Read the full blog at bit.ly/4kdQyqF.

Valentine’s Day dessert: Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse

Dan Hager — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:11:06 +0000

Looking for a diabetes-friendly dessert for Valentine’s Day? Check out the Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse on Diabetes Food Hub. This satisfying dessert can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Just before serving, portion it out and top with the whipped topping.

View the full recipe at bit.ly/3M0dhcP.

How to Make Tailgate Nachos

Dan Hager — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:53:58 +0000

Shhh, don’t tell! These yummy nachos are secretly healthy. They even offer a full serving of vegetables! Check out this recipe and more at https://diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/tailgate-nachos.

Reply To: Looking for something different to serve during the holidays?

Kiara Jones — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:10:44 +0000

That sounds like it would be great. It is hard to adjust to a different diet when you imagine that eating healthier means that it won’t taste that great. Low-carb recipes like this may make it easier when trying to incorporate healthier selections into your diet.

Looking for something different to serve during the holidays?

Dan Hager — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:24:12 +0000

Elevate your gathering with this thyme-marinated pork tenderloin and balsamic-roasted grapes recipe. A perfect blend of savory and sweet, while still being very low-carb. View the full recipe that makes four servings at bit.ly/43GpQQi.