I am often asked "what are the best foods to eat?" by patients when they are initially diagnosed with diabetes. The perception of proper eating upon diagnosis runs the gamut. Many patients are afraid to eat anything that resembles a carbohydrate and end up feeling weak, confused and with a lack of daily concentration.
Minimal time and effort to prepare holiday meals means you have more time and energy to enjoy the day. It is also important to make the right food choices when you have diabetes. Discover 3 delicious, oven ready meals for the holiday season with diabetes.
Nut butters are a tasty way to help combat chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular problems, and do not raise blood sugars as many other spreads do. Nut butters have nutrients and can play a good role in a well-balanced diet. Compare nut butters for diabetes to see which ones are the best choices.
When children come home from school they are usually eager to have a snack. It is important to choose proper snacks for children with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes; consider these 6 as some of the best. Always check with their physician to see if their insulin regimen allows between meal snacking.
As summer slowly melts into fall, the flavors of food change along with the seasons. In the fall, people start to crave foods such as apples, pumpkin and chocolate. Discover healthy diabetic desserts for fall that taste great and won't make you feel guilty.
Juicing, mini fasting and fasting are all controversial topics for people with diabetes. It is essential for people with diabetes to maintain proper blood sugar control to avoid health complications. Find out more about whether juicing, mini fasting or fasting with diabetes is the right choice and why.
The time it takes to prepare healthy meals is often a major concern for people with diabetes. The good news is there are plenty of tasty choices that don’t take a long time to make. Discover how to prepare delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner options in 15 minutes or less.
The term "gut bacteria" may sound odd but this bacteria normally lives in your bowels and is quite beneficial. International research has revealed gut bacteria could help in the prevention and treatment of health problems such as diabetes and obesity. Discover how gut bacteria, also known as "good bugs." can be important for people with diabetes.
During all-American holidays, such as Fourth of July and Memorial Day, people think about serving Red, White and Blue foods at gatherings. There are a variety of healthy Red, White and Blue diabetes-smart foods that are available to eat all year round. Find out which ones to add to your daily menus.
Choosing the right dessert can be a challenge when you have diabetes. Fortunately, there are a variety of decadent summer fun desserts that won’t cause your blood sugar levels to soar. Discover 4 tasty, easy and fun desserts with diabetes.