One of the tools for managing type 2 diabetes is a healthy diet. But staying on that diet can be hard if you eat at restaurants a lot. Cooking at home can really help you control your calories, carbohydrates and fat grams. And now that the economy is faltering, it's also wise to eat at home, just to save money.
So, cooking can be a win-win if you have diabetes. But what if you're not especially talented in the kitchen? Need skills? Need recipes? The About.com guides can help.
Learning to cook? Get the skills.
- How to Read a Recipe - Linda Larsen, Busy Cooks Guide
- How to Learn to Love Cooking - Mark Stibich, Longevity Guide
- Pantry Basics... Do You Have What You Need? - Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, Homecooking Guide
Healthy recipes to get you started.
- How to Prepare a Healthy, Balanced Menu - Shereen Jegtvig, Nutrition Guide
- Six Low Calorie, Low Fat Soups - Fiona Haynes, Low Fat Cooking Guide
- Low Carb Dinner Menu Ideas - Laura Dolson, Low Carb Diet Guide
Want even more help finding recipes? Check out About.com's new Meal Planner. You'll be able to search for recipes by ingredient, by cuisine, and more. There are hundreds of recipes available. You can even search for the easy ones.
More from your diabetes guide...
- What to Eat for Breakfast When You Have Diabetes
- Healthy Lunch Choices with Diabetes
- Quick Facts to Know about Eating and Diabetes
The Health Guides at About.com can help you take control of what you eat and how much you spend. Armed with a little kitchen savvy and some great recipes, you can master cooking at home, which will help your health and your wallet.
