Heart-Healthy Recipes for Diabetes by The Diabetes Food Hub Team

Did you know that heart disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes? The good news is that healthy eating can help manage diabetes AND prevent heart disease. We've rounded up some of our favorite heart healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!

Heart-Healthy Recipes for Diabetes These heart-healthy recipes are packed with:
  • Fiber from vegetables and whole grains, which can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose

  • Healthy fats from plant-based oils and fish which can raise the good HDL cholesterol

  • Nutrient-dense foods that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.




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