Watch: Well-balanced recipe can help you manage diabetes

When you think of carbohydrates, you probably think of bread, pasta and potatoes. But carbs are also in grains, legumes, starchy vegetables, milk, yogurt and fruit. They’re one of the three main energy sources in our food and they provide the body’s preferred fuel source for the brain, nervous system, and exercising muscle: glucose.

And while it’s often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely.

Click here to learn more about low carb diet do’s and don’ts, and watch a video showcasing a well-balanced sample recipe you can try at home!