We all need protein in our diet. However, too much protein isn't the best thing for us. Our friends at The American Heart Association recommend about 46 grams of protein for adult women and 56 grams for adult men.

What's a good gauge for that? Well, a 3-oz piece of meat has approximately 21 grams of protein. So if you eat two pieces per day, you're almost done with the amount of protein you need daily! AND if you limit yourself to only one piece of meat daily, you're leaving more room on your plate for other good sources of protein like milk, yogurt, and beans (which are high in fiber and GREAT for your heart).

Tip: Try going vegetarian for one meal.

Hi everyone! I think WebSpider's been doing a wonderful job these past two weeks writing about diabetes, don't you?

Well, you may or may not know it, but today is World Diabetes Day! And I thought the best way to celebrate would be to share some more healthy munchings, this time specifically diabetes-friendly ones. Of course, all of my favorite snacks are already diabetes-friendly - like carrots and alfalfa (and alfalfa salsa!!!) - but we also have a number of yummy recipes that Judy Puppets and I like to whip up in the workshop too!

Keep reading for some of them...