EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 20 MIN
Ep 49: Keto, Mediterranean, or Balanced Plate? What Diets Really Work for Prediabetes
from Path to Better A1C: Diabetes Prevention, Blood Sugar Balance, Weight and Cravings Control Strategy · host Jenny Pena, NBC-HWC, DPP Lifestyle Coach, CIHC
With so many diet trends promising quick fixes, how do you know what really supports blood-sugar balance? In this episode, Coach Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, breaks down the pros and cons of popular eating styles—from Keto and DASH to Mediterranean and Plant-Based—and explains which ones the American Diabetes Association actually recommends.You’ll discover why the Balanced Plate (and her signature P-F-F Formula: Protein + Fat + Fiber) remains the gold standard for prediabetes nutrition.What the ADA’s five evidence-based eating patterns areThe truth about Keto, DASH, Mediterranean, and Plant-Based dietsWhy the Balanced Plate is the most sustainable “gold standard” for blood-sugar healthHow to personalize your meals if you have kidney disease, fatty liver, or early-stage diabetesHow to apply the P-F-F Formula for stable energy and fewer cravings📘 Prediabetes Roadmap Guide — Understand your labs and build balanced meals with confidence → https://subscribepage.io/starterguide🍽️ 5-Day Reset — Your self-paced jump-start to balanced blood sugar and energy → https://subscribepage.io/energy🌐 Website | 📸 Instagram @coachjenp | 💼 LinkedIn | ▶️ YouTube @coachjenp
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