Defy Diabetes: How to Control Diabetes with Healthy Eating

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Enjoy a heapin' helpin' of a few great-tasting ways to help control diabetes.

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Defy Diabetes

There are 20.8 million children and adults in the United States (7% of the population) who have diabetes. Although the management approach and medications for diabetes vary depending on the type of diabetes, age, health status, and lifestyle factors, diet is always a key factor.

And the good news is that there are foods you can add to your diet that will help control diabetes. There's no reason to be deprived of the pleasure of great food–defy diabetes and eat well. For more information on diabetes, visit the Amercian Diabetes Association.

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Pick Produce

Autumn Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette / Cooking Light

Eat at least 5 to 8 servings of vegetables and fruits each day. Here are a few recipes to help you get started.

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Go for Grains

Quinoa, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Chive-Infused Olive Oil / Cooking Light

Choose whole grain foods such as brown rice, barley, bulgur, and oats over processed grain products. It's easy with these hearty dishes.

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Benefit from Beans

Mother's White Beans / Sunset

Include dried beans, canned beans, and lentils in your meals. Enjoy them alone, or add to dips, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

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Go Fishin'

Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon with Avocado-Orange Salsa / Cooking Light

Eat fish 2 to 3 times a week to help your diabetes and your heart. Even canned fish counts.

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Dairy Delights

Vanilla Honey-Nut Smoothie / Cooking Light

Choose non-fat and low-fat dairy products instead of the high-saturated fat versions. Make the most of milk, yogurt, and cheese with these calcium-rich recipes.

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Don't Forget the Fat

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Eat moderate amounts of heart-healthy fats such as olive oil, peanut butter, and nuts.

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