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Various grains, pulses, and legumes form the words plant-based protein on a dark surface. A dietitians dream surrounds the text: split peas, quinoa, farro, kidney beans, and garbanzo beans with handwritten labels celebrating vegan delights.
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Pick plant-based protein sources, particularly legumes.

Plant protein is strongly linked with diabetes risk reduction, while animal protein (especially processed and red meats) has been strongly associated with increased diabetes risk. Legumes are rich sources of antioxidants, fiber, and phytochemicals, where­as ...
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Colorful packets of sweeteners, including pink, yellow, green, blue, and white, are neatly arranged in a transparent container. Plant-based options are prominently featured for the health-conscious. The background is a light blue wooden surface.
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Forgo artificial sweeteners.

They only increase hunger and sugar cravings. Artificial sweeteners are not allies in the battle against diabetes. Scientific evidence suggests they don’t help to cut calories, aid weight loss, or improve blood sugar control. Instead, ...
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A vibrant display showcases assorted grains and breads, from a large loaf to round rolls, alongside various pasta shapes, cereal grains, corn kernels, and wheat stalks—all artfully arranged on a white background. Perfect for any vegetarian delight designed by your favorite dietitian.
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Rethink carbohydrates

You can benefit from the carbohydrates in whole plant foods, such as whole fruits, legumes, vegetables, and whole grains. Despite its shortcomings and fallacies, the trendy pro-paleo, anti-carbohy­drate movement is bang-on about refined carbohydrates, such ...
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Cover of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook by Dietitian Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina showcases vibrant vegetarian dishes: a bowl with strawberries and blackberries, a salad with greens and seeds, and a vegetable stew. Text: An action plan and plant-based recipes for defeating diabetes.
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Kicking Diabetes

If you receive a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, you may wonder, Why me? Although genes may be partly to blame, diet and lifestyle bear the brunt of the burden. Your genes act as a loaded ...
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A vibrant vegan salad on a green plate features chopped greens, shredded carrots, nuts, and seeds, mixed with a grain-like component. This delicious plant-based creation is artfully placed on a rustic wooden surface.
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The New Normal

In the United States, being overweight or obese is the new normal, with over 70 percent of the adult population being affected. Furthermore, many people don’t know that diabetes and prediabetes are also rapidly becom­ing ...
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A colorful assortment of fresh, plant-based vegetables, including tomatoes, bell peppers, green beans, zucchini, carrots, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, green onions, and red chili peppers is spread on a wooden surface. Perfect for any vegan dish.
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Plant Foods: The Key to Success

Plant foods are the primary sources of the nutrients known to protect against diabetes. Fiber, (the indigestible part of plants), helps control blood sugar, lowers blood cholesterol, keeps the gastrointestinal system healthy, promotes a health-supportive mix ...
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