Photo: Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie. PNC Photography, Photographer: Peter Papoulakos.

Photo: Pasta Fagioli from Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking, 2nd Edition; Photographer: Renée Comet

Featured Cookbook

The Budget-Friendly Fresh and Local Diabetes Cookbook

by Charles Mattocks

Full of hearty, diabetes-friendly recipes that combine the finest local ingredients with flavors from around the globe, this collection will have you eating right and loving every second of it!

Featured Article

20 New Ideas to Eat More Produce at Every Meal

Nonstarchy vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals and with so few calories and carbohydrate, you can enjoy more.

On-the-Go Tips

Eat Well on a Budget—Anywhere!

Whether you’re at a farmers market or grocery store, keep these tips to cut your food bills in mind.

Sponsored Recipe

Asian Glazed Chicken Breast from Dannon® Light and Fit®

Add some zing to your meal with these sweet and tangy chicken breasts!

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