With over 13 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and another 16 million at high risk, physicians, health advocates, and government leaders are scrambling to find solutions to the expanding problem.

In study after study, the twin pillars of diet and exercise continue to emerge as the building blocks of any successful program to prevent or reduce the complications of type 2 diabetes. For adults over 60 at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, losing even a small amount of weight and increasing one's physical activity can add up to big rewards in the battle against the disease.

Unlocking the secret to more healthful meals starts by choosing the right foods in the right combinations, transforming an otherwise bland diet into scrumptious menus the entire family will enjoy.

But don't take our word for it. Try the following omega-3-rich fish and low-fat veggie recipes that Post editors have selected from Cooking and Baking for Diabetics by Dr. Hans Hauner and Friedrich Bohlmann. This new educational health and recipe resource boasts over 200 recipes that will allow you to discover how diverse and sensational today's diabetic diet can be.