Fast forward 18 years: I was approached by the American Diabetes Association to write a cookbook based on their Diabetes Plate Method. I was thrilled because this method was so much simpler than ...

The American Diabetes Association recommends using the diabetes plate method to help people eat a balanced diet. To use this method, a person should fill half of a 9-inch plate with nonstarchy ...

Red meat has gotten a lot of bad publicity over the years for it’s potential effects on heart health, but new research shows cutting back on this particular type of meat could help reduce your risk of ...

The plate method can be used to aid weight management and can also be helpful for people with diabetes in managing carbohydrate intake The plate method is simple to apply and is therefore an easy way ...

"I typically recommend the American Diabetes Association balanced plate method, along with regular aerobic exercise and strength training," Messer says. The balanced plate method, also known as ...

If you prefer not to have to count and calculate carbohydrates, you can use the “Create Your Plate” tool from the American Diabetes Association. The CDC also has a user friendly link to ...