About Type 2 Diabetes: Make the Most of Your Monday Meals

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Meal planning after the weekend can be challenging, especially if your fridge is bare. But, as long as you have a few staples in the house, you'll be able to whip up something delicious and nutritious. If you want to have a meatless Monday, you can do that too. Even if you have diabetes, you can follow a vegetarian diet. Get the info you need to start meal planning today.... Top 10 Foods You Should Always Have in Your House  It is easy to realize why cooking your own meals is so beneficial - control of ingredients, limited fat, portion control, and guaranteed freshness. But, it is impossible to put together a meal when you don't have any food in the house...read more Search Related Topics:  diabetes nutrition  diabetes meal planning  carbohydrates Tomatoes and Diabetes Pass any farmers market now and you are sure to see juicy, red, orange and all different colored ripe tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C (important for wound healing and can increase iron absorption) and lycopene (an antioxidant that has been shown to reduce prostate cancer).  Additionally....read more Search Related Topics:  nutrition  diabetes nutrition  carbohydrate counting Dietary Fiber - Essential for a Diabetes Diet  I am sure you have been advised at some point to eat a high fiber diet, but perhaps you are not sure why or how. Fiber is the indigestible part of carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds...read more  Search Related Topics:  daily life with diabetes  diabetes nutrition  diabetes meal planning Vegetarian Diet and Type 2 Diabetes For people with Type 2 diabetes, following a vegetarian diet may seem a bit tricky because excluding animal products like meat, fish and fowl can limit protein options. While it may seem appropriate to eat a higher protein diet because they tend to be lower in carbohydrate, it is possible to eat a vegetarian diet and maintain a healthy weight and blood sugar control....read more Search Related Topics:  fiber sources  cholesterol  diabetes diet Related Searches Type 2 Diabetes Diet Diabetes Meal Plan Diabetes Menu Diabetes Treatment Diabetes Sugar Featured Articles A Large, High Protein-High Fat Breakfast Can Help Reduce A1C Best Lunch Choices for Diabetes Fruit, is it Allowed? Maintain Weight and Blood Sugars During the Holiday Season Best Snack Bites Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Bydureon - Once a Week Injectable Diabetes Medication Lose Weight and Improve Your Diabetes Using Wii Fit Plus Can Help Improve Blood Sugars Prevent Complications from High Blood Sugars   Follow me on: Advertisement