I don’t know what’s on your holiday wish list, but I do know one thing that everyone wants, and that’s good health. Of course good health is not something you can give, or even buy, but there are lots of things you can give (or put on your own wish list), that can help […]
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to the festivities that this time of the year brings. Holidays are often centered on food so it’s no surprise that people tend to gain weight at this time of year – in addition to having their blood sugar run higher than usual. […]
The fact is the tradition of overindulging at Thanksgiving is as big as the meal itself! The traditional Thanksgiving meal has been estimated to contain more than a full day’s worth of calories with anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 calories depending on what (and how much) fills your plate. It’s no wonder when creamy mashed potatoes […]
If you find the thought of having diabetes and eating sugar is just as frightening as ghosts and goblins, you’re not alone. One of the greatest myths about diabetes is that sugar is a forbidden food. The not-so-scary truth is that sugar, in moderation, can be included as part of a healthy diabetes diet. But with […]
Football season is in full swing, and you need look no further than grocery store displays and ads showcasing pizza, chips and dips, cheese and crackers and chicken wings to be reminded that it’s often the snacks that make or break a game.
You may remember the school yard chime, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit…” You say “musical?” Well, I say magical! The FDA agrees and has approved a U.S. dietary guidance message that says bean-rich diets may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This includes garbanzo, kidney, black and other legumes (not the yellow and […]
Studies show when it comes to better health, you just can’t beat berries. As delicious as they are nutritious, fresh berries of all kinds are high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and powerful phytochemicals that have been proven to reduce the risk for everything […]
For people with diabetes, eating the right foods is crucial to maintaining optimum health. Not only do you have to consider the nutrients your body needs, you’ve also got to account for how foods will affect your blood sugar levels. Here are a few things to think about when you’re planning your daily menus.
Eating Right
Many people have opted for a low-carb diet. But perhaps what they should be looking for is “slow carb” diet instead.
What are Slow Carbs?
Slow carbs are carbohydrates that digest slowly. They keep people feeling full for a longer time period and also release energy […]
People with diabetes weigh their options carefully when it comes to what they eat. Sugar and sweeteners are no exception to that rule.
Some people may prefer the taste of table sugar (sucrose) to other sweeteners. But, they also know the harmful effects that sugar can have. When people with diabetes eat too many sugary foods, blood […]