Meals and Menus to Kick Diabetes

The next steps toward kicking diabetes involve choosing the best foods, planning meals and menus, and getting practical advice to support your success. Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or don’t know where to begin, there are plenty of ways to accomplish your transition to plant-based eating.

It can take up to three to four weeks to rewire your taste buds and for your gut bacteria to adjust to the increased amount of fiber in a whole-foods, plant-based diet. A recent study reported that sugar cravings disappeared in over 85 percent of people within six days of giving up sugar and artificial sweeteners. Be prepared for sensory adjustments that take a little time. Once your taste buds become accustomed to the amazing flavors, textures, and aromas of fresh whole foods, foods that are overly fatty, sugary, and salty will seem downright disgusting.