Ep 96: 5 Protein and Fiber Pairings to Support Better Blood Sugar
Eating more protein is common advice for prediabetes, but protein is only one part of a balanced meal. What you pair it with can affect how satisfying the meal feels and how it supports your blood sugar.
In Episode 96 of Prediabetes and the Path to Better A1C, Jenny Pena shares five practical protein and fiber pairings you can use at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why protein and fiber work better together
How to improve meals you already eat instead of starting over
Ways to combine protein with whole grains, beans, vegetables, or fruit
Why adding protein or fiber does not make carbohydrate portions irrelevant
How to choose one combination and evaluate your hunger, cravings, energy, and individual blood sugar response
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Resources referenced:
CDC Diabetes Meal Planning:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/diabetes-meal-planning.html (https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/diabetes-meal-planning.html)
CDC Fiber and Diabetes Guidance:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/fiber-helps-diabetes.html (https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/fiber-helps-diabetes.html)
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2 Oct 2026
Ep 95: Prediabetes Diet: 5 Building Blocks of a Balanced Plate
After a prediabetes diagnosis, eating can suddenly feel complicated. Should you eliminate carbohydrates? Eat more protein? Measure every portion? And what are you actually supposed to put on your plate?
In Episode 95 of Prediabetes and the Path to Better A1C, Jenny Pena breaks down the plate method into five flexible building blocks that can help you create balanced meals that support better blood sugar without abandoning the foods you love.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to use the plate method without weighing or tracking everything
Why carbohydrates do not need to disappear from your prediabetes diet
How protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, vegetables, healthy fats, and flavor work together
How to adapt the method to breakfast, lunch, dinner, cultural foods, and combination meals
One simple way to improve a meal without trying to change your entire diet at once
This is the first installment of the final five episodes before Episode 100. Each episode will give you five practical ideas to help you create your own realistic starting plan for prediabetes.
Ready for more personalized support?
Prediabetes Kickstart is a small-group coaching experience designed to help you create a realistic plan around meals, movement, and mindset.
Join the November Prediabetes Kickstart waitlist here:
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Follow Jenny on Instagram for prediabetes tips, free resources, and upcoming masterclasses:
https://www.instagram.com/prediabeteswithjenny/ (https://www.instagram.com/prediabeteswithjenny/)
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25 Sept 2026
Ep 94: Your Body Has a Clock: How Daily Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar and Energy
Host Jenny shares how daily rhythms influence blood sugar and energy, offering practical tips for better health.
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