Meal planning is more than just what you’ll be eating. It’s about making smart choices that work for your personal daily life and tastes, as well as what is safe for managing diabetes. Get the basics down and you'll be a pro in no time.

Timing meals to keep blood sugar levels balanced is no small task. Learn these tips to make your life easier:

Prep for quick meals

Time (or lack of it) can be a challenge for everyone. Eating healthy can be hard when balancing everything in your life. Take the time to plan before you shop, then stock your kitchen so everything you need for a quick meal is on hand. Find tips for meal planning for any eating pattern.

Go heart-healthy

Get tips on how to protect your heart by eating right. It all boils down to making the best choices for you that keep saturated fats, sodium and portion control in check. The more you do it, the easier it gets. Get heart-smart.

Need some inspiration or just some help getting started?

Healthy meal-planning can be hard—but with our Diabetes Plate Method, it's never been easier! Get the Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, the essential guide to diabetes meal planning.

Buy the cookbook 

From Tex-Mex to soul food, 4-ingredient recipes to an entire monthly meal planner—we have tons of books to make meal planning easier. Explore our cookbooks.