Feeling good in June.
This summer, give yourself the gift of foods that love you.
Foods that love you are, quite simply, good for you. They satisfy your cravings for flavor and provide what your body needs. They give you a clearer mind to make better choices, more energy to do what you want, and protection to live a longer and healthier life.
Let this June be the beginning of a fresh approach to cooking – by using an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables in everything you prepare. In soups, main dishes, even desserts. Focus on antioxidant power – and see what a change it can make in the way you feel.
It’s the season to enjoy brightly colored fruits and vegetables.
The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables come from substances called phytochemicals, which work to protect your body and reduce inflammation. Their different colors tell you how these foods might protect your health.
For example, the 
RED in tomatoes may reduce the risk of certain cancers, the ORANGE in carrots may promote better eye health, and the BLUE in blueberries may guard against brain aging. Most fruits and vegetables are also rich in fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and slow brain aging.
Summer is the perfect time to begin to shift to more natural foods and away from processed foods. Take in more plant proteins and less red meat, more water and less salt, sugar, and fat.
With every effort you make, you leverage the extraordinary forces of nutrition to help you stabilize your blood sugar, reach your proper weight, increase your energy, and protect your metabolism.
A month to love yourself.
Show yourself some love by planning for your very best health. To make that plan a reality, be guided by the expertise of the professionals on your diabetes team.
Take an hour to schedule the visits and screenings your doctor recommends and be well prepared for each visit.
Be sure to set your goals and bring your questions with you. Keep in mind that to get the best guidance, you will need to give your doctors the best input.
Don’t have a diabetes team? Ask your doctors for colleagues they work with and start putting one together.
Who is on your diabetes team?
