An ongoing debate exists about which is healthier – omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. Both are ‘essential’ fats the body needs for a variety of functions. Consider the comparisons between omega 3’s versus omega 6’s and how they pertain to diabetes.
Often people worry about belly fat and how it may impact their overall health. But the belly fat you can see and feel might not be your biggest concern. Discover the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat and why it really matters.
A well-balanced diet is essential to help people with diabetes achieve better blood glucose control. Keeping the right foods on-hand makes it easier to maintain a healthy daily diet. Make sure to stock your fridge with these 5 fantastic foods when you have diabetes.
People develop taste preferences which may explain why they chose certain foods over others. Dr. Valerie Duffy, R.D., at the University of Connecticut says “When it comes to taste, each one of us is hard wired differently”.
A well-balanced diet is a top priority for people with diabetes. Eating healthy foods at the right times can help people avoid blood sugar fluctuations. Discover how to fight food cravings with diabetes for improved well-being.
During the winter months, fresh produce may be rather scarce. Fortunately, there is still plenty of produce available in the winter months to feed our need for vegetables and fruit.
Discover 3 healthy and tasty salads to cure the winter woes.
Eating seasonal foods can be healthy, tasty and often less expensive. Usually people associate seasonal foods with the spring and summer. But, there are plenty of fresh winter seasonal meal ingredients to include in daily dishes when you have diabetes.
People with diabetes need to watch their intake of sugar, salt and processed foods. You can still add plenty of flavors to your foods with an array of tantalizing spices. Discover tasty ways to enhance your favorite healthy foods with delicious winter spices.
Between holiday eating and being more sedentary during the cold weather, winter seems to be the season when people tend to pack on extra pounds. But people with diabetes need to maintain a healthy weight to have the best control over their blood sugar levels. Discover effective ways to melt off winter pounds and boost your […]
Last week, we explored possible reasons why your seasonal weight gain is still sticking around. People usually gain only 2-3 pounds during the holiday season, which should be easy to get rid of after the festivities die down. Let's look at some other possible reasons why the weight gain may be expanding or remaining stagnant.