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Diabetes can be well managed with diet, but it may be difficult to understand and plan what foods to eat. Many times those diagnosed with diabetes focus on the meals, but forget to incorporate snacks. It’s important to keep carbohydrates consistent throughout the day with both meals and snacks. Here are some healthy snack ideas…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Dietary fiber has been shown to help manage and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating a high-fiber diet increases satiety, decreases body weight, and improves glucose insulin responses. Fiber is classified as either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and lowers glucose levels and cholesterol, while insoluble fiber helps move food…
Living with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can present unique challenges. Both conditions are closely interconnected, as the presence of type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing NAFLD. However, with proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications, individuals with type 2 diabetes and NAFLD can effectively manage their conditions and improve…
Have you ever been advised to avoid processed foods? What are processed foods and why should you avoid them? Let’s take a look. Processing refers to all the ways food can be prepared prior to buying it. This can range from a simple process such as cutting, roasting, or canning, to the more involved process…
Maybe you planned for a large bounty of tomatoes to preserve or maybe you just planted more than you can eat before they go bad. Either way, to prevent wasting your time gardening and wasting your produce, plan to preserve your tomatoes. Freezing is Simple When you’ve got too many tomatoes to process at the…
Do you find it difficult to balance your blood sugar and find healthy snack ideas? Then this blog is for you! Listed are 10 diabetes friendly snack ideas that are rich in fiber and vitamins! Remember, it’s important to pair a carbohydrate with a protein for better blood sugar stabilization. You can still eat the…
Salads can be a great option for anyone looking to add some extra vegetables to their diet. However, some salads may be more harmful than beneficial. These salads may be high in calories and contain hidden saturated fat, sugar, and salt. On the other hand, salads can be filled with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Learning…
Just because you have diabetes does not mean you cannot dine out with your friends and family. Creating a plan before going to the restaurant will help you stay on track without any guilt. The goal in going out to eat is to have a plan ahead of time on how to make your meals…