Counting carbs, in conjunction with a healthy meal plan, helps give you the flexibility to have a balanced diet full of variety so that it is easy to maintain! Being aware of how many carbs you are eating is also a great way to control your blood sugar throughout the day, maintain or lose weight, and ensure that you have the proper amount of energy for your day to day life. Continue reading
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Category: Eating With Diabetes
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The Quick Guide to Counting Carbs
Posted at 10:00 am , on June 7, 2019
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Summer Seasonal Eats
Posted at 10:00 am , on July 27, 2018
Eating seasonably allows you to eat the freshest produce, but it also has a multitude of additional benefits. Without having to ship produce from around the world, the prices are lower which can save you money as well as stimulate the local economy through farmer’s markets and other local sources. Seasonal eating also helps to broaden your palate through a larger variety of foods throughout the year. We’ve rounded up a list of the best summer seasonal foods below, so check it out and then head on out to your local farmer’s market and get cooking! Continue reading
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Fast Food Do’s and Don’ts
Posted at 10:00 am , on July 13, 2018
During summer there is a big chance that you will find yourself in a more on-the-go mode, and with that comes the need for fast and convenient food! Often in these circumstances people turn to fast food joints. Despite their lack of healthful options in general, which can be especially problematic for people with diabetes, there are some options out there to make these restaurants work for you! So whether you are in the midst of road trip season, or just wanting some options for quicker dining, read on below to get all the do’s and don’ts of fast food eating! Continue reading
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Everything You Need to Know About the Mediterranean Diet
Posted at 10:00 am , on April 27, 2018
There are many different diets and eating styles out there, and one can get easily lost trying to decide which one might be best for them. However, there is one diet that has often been named the “best diet in the world” so we had to check it out. Called the Mediterranean Diet, it is actually more of a lifestyle than a yo-yo diet. The Mediterranean Diet is rather simple, and not based on restriction. There are three main principals to this diet- being social, physical activity, and a plant based eating style. There are many benefits from this diet, and it is easy to adapt into your lifestyle. Below we’ve skimmed everything you’d need to know about the Mediterranean Diet! Continue reading
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Does Fat Affect Insulin?
Posted at 10:00 am , on March 9, 2018
There has been a lot of speculation about the effects of sugar and fat on our diets. For a long time we have thought that fat was the cause of obesity and had many detrimental effects on our health. However more recently, sugar has been put in the hot seat when it comes to our health. So how do sugars and fats impact our diet, and more importantly, our health? Continue reading
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Handy Low-Carb Kitchen Gadgets
Posted at 10:00 am , on February 22, 2018
Switching to a low carb diet can be a very big change, and often leaves us wondering where to start. Or perhaps you’ve been living low carb for a while now, but are in a rut with your cooking. To help out, we’ve got some really cool kitchen gadgets that not only help with recipes, but can add some new inspiration to your cooking! Continue reading
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Drink Responsibly this New Year’s Eve!
Posted at 10:00 am , on December 29, 2017
It’s just about the end of the year, and that means lots of New Year’s celebrations! While we want everyone to celebrate the year in style, we also want to make sure you are safe in those celebrations. Many people think that having diabetes means you cannot drink alcohol, but that isn’t actually true! There are some health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, provided that you know how to responsibly incorporate alcohol into your diet. Below we’ve got the round up on how alcohol affects blood sugar so you can better understand what happens to your body and have a great night out! Continue reading
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8 Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving!
Posted at 10:00 am , on November 9, 2017
A holiday such as Thanksgiving that is so focused on food can be a nightmare for people with special diets, especially those with diabetes. Dinner becomes a minefield of indulgences and often throws even the most disciplined eaters off track. However it doesn’t have to be this hard! We’ve compiled a list of 8 tips that will help you navigate the bountiful feast and leave you thankful for something aside from those stretchy pants waiting for you at home! Continue reading
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Best Seasonal Foods in Fall
Posted at 10:00 am , on October 10, 2017
Have you ever noticed that fruits seem to be in abundance during summer and that in fall everything is all about pumpkins? This is because fruits and vegetables have different seasons in which they grow, and it can be very beneficial to eat seasonally. Foods eaten in season are often cheaper, fresher and more nutritious. Continue reading
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Reading Nutrition Labels, Simplified
Posted at 10:00 am , on August 28, 2017
Making healthy food choices is such an important factor for managing diabetes, but without knowing what to look for this can be quite confusing. Today we are breaking down how to properly read food labels with a focus on eating healthy for diabetes. Many packaged foods are marketed with eye catching tag lines, such as “Fat Free!” or “No Sugar Added!” and these marketing tools are not very well regulated. Nutrition labels, however, are required on packaged foods, and strictly regulated by the FDA and USDA. Nutrition labels are the best way to truly understand what is in your food so you can make better choices. Continue reading
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