Nutrition & Recipes

COVID-19 Concerns

In light of the current COVID crisis, accessing food to accommodate specific diets can become challenging. This page includes resources for seniors or those experiencing food insecurity. We hope these resources help.

Planning a trip to the grocery store?

We recommend you call your local grocery store to find out if there are specific hours the store has set aside to allow people of advanced age or with immune compromising conditions to shop more safely.

Looking for Food Pantry Resources for Seniors?

DeKalb County Human Services intends to provide assistance during the COVID-19 Pandemic and is for general informational purposes.


Information updated as of March 2020.
Please contact DeKalb County Human Services for questions and updated information.
Distribution of this resource does not constitute endorsement, recommendation or favoring by DeKalb County. The County does not endorse or support the views expressed by the organizations listed here within.


Accommodating Nutrition & Recipes

Decatur residents expressed a desire to learn how to eat healthier and manage their diets to accommodate their health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure. This page is intended to connect you with resources!

Our Guidelines for Healthy Eating

With so many fad diets that come and go, it can be difficult to know what you should and shouldn't eat. Below are some general principles that can be applied to any diet, but are especially helpful for those living with diabetes and/or high blood pressure.


Click the pictures below to be guided to American Heart Association's website to learn more!


Accessibility Concerns:

Having trouble finding recipes in your language?
We recommend this site for recipes written in Spanish.
Having trouble understanding food labels?
One of the hardest parts of beginning a healthier diet is understanding the often confusing nutrition labels on your favorite foods. Here is a resource from the American Heart Association that breaks it down.

Need to Limit Sugar Intake?



Living with Diabetes


Want to learn how to modify your diet to better manage your blood sugar?


The first step in cooking with diabetes is understanding blood sugar and how it's managed. Here is a simple guide to get you started.



Added Sugars Add Up!


Struggling to lower the amount of sugar you consume each day?


Here are some guidelines for how much sugar the average person should aim to consume* and where added sugars may be hiding in your diet.


*as always, check with your doctor for their recommended sugar intake based on your specific health status.


Try These Healthy Swaps to Cut Back on Added Sugars


Looking for healthier alternatives to sweets and candy?


Here are some quick tips to cut back on added sugars, without sacrificing flavor.

Need to Limit Salt Intake?

Eating too much salt can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, or make your high blood pressure even worse.


Check out these small changes you can make to your meals to dramatically lower you salt intake!




Limiting the amount of salt you eat each day can be a simple way to lower your blood pressure.


Ready to Start Cooking?


Check out this healthy tostada recipe from the American Heart Association's recipe database. Follow the link below for this recipe and many, many more!

More Recipe Resources

Follow these links for hundreds of healthy recipes for all diets, palates and budgets:

Sources:

The photos provided on this page were not created by Emory University or Decatur Active Living Center. Click on the infographics to access the associated American Heart Association website pages from which these images were obtained.

Disclaimer


ALWAYS DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC DIETARY NEEDS. This page was written by medical students following American Heart Association and Diabetes.org guidance and is intended for educational purposes only. Dietary needs vary by individual, so please check with your doctor before making any large changes to your diet.


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Use the following link for those who may have symptoms: https://c19check.com/start