There's a lot of buzz these days about superfoods like aai (ah-sigh-EE) fruit juice that are supposed to improve your health. But, says the American Diabetes Association, the best foods for you are easy to find, easy to cook, and even easier to pronounce. Some, like the 10 that follow, are particularly suited for people who have diabetes because they have a low glycemic index (GI) and are packed with important nutrients. Beans Whether [...]
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The power of influencers In recent years, the advertising landscape has changed dramatically. Traditional advertising methods such as television commercials and magazine ads are increasingly being replaced by a new form of advertising: influencer marketing on social media. But what role does influencer marketing play in brand advertising, and why is it so effective? On the website https://promobanger.com/ you can order [...]
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By Tracey Neithercott/Recipes by Robyn Webb, MS, LN Did your mom always say that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? Turns out she was right. More and more researchers who study the morning meal are finding that breakfast plays a key role in healthy living. And yet many people sacrifice it in their rush to get out the door. “The average American skips breakfast, ” says Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, registered [...]
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Meal planning is important when you are pregnant with diabetes, whether with gestational diabetes or pre-existing type 2 diabetes. Women with diabetes are often asked to obtain tighter control of blood sugar levels in pregnancy. There are extra diet challenges and considerations when you have diabetes in pregnancy. Pre-Planning Ideally, you should have your blood sugar levels within good control three to six months prior to pregnancy. [...]
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When it comes to lowering your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, eating whole fruit -- and not the juice form -- could do you some good, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found an association between eating at least two servings of fruit a week and having a 23 percent lower risk of diabetes, compared with eating less than a serving of fruit a month. Blueberries, grapes and apples seemed to [...]
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Mark Pereira The dangers of fast food are well documented: Portions are often larger and the food is generally high in calories and low in nutrients. Now, University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have examined the eating habits of residents in Singapore and found new evidence that a diet heavy in fast food increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. The latest research, published [...]
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Photo Credit beer in beer-mug image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.com Over 25 million Americans suffer from diabetes, with new cases being diagnosed everyday, notes the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Diabetes affects your body's ability to effectively use or produce insulin, a protein hormone that regulates glucose in your blood. Diabetes symptoms include frequent urination, infections, extreme hunger, unusual thirst and slow [...]
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Choices, decisions - confusion? Eating healthy at home starts with a plan - how to navigate the supermarket and buy the best healthy food you can afford. Use this guide on your next shopping trip. Vegetables and Fruit Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables - they are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, and low in calories than most prepared snack foods. Fresh, in season, is a great choice, but frozen versions are always handy. Vegetables: [...]
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