July 2014

Prediabetes, Probiotics, Low Carb and Weight Loss

Any parent will tell you that getting children to eat vegetables can be hard sometimes. A new study found a trick to getting kids to like their greens just as much as other foods. Children between 3 and 5 were given picture books about eating crackers and carrots, and then were given these as [...]

Asian-style Steamed Salmon

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Enjoy this simple, fast dish any weeknight, Ingredients 1 C low-sodium chicken broth ½ C shiitake mushroom caps, rinsed and sliced (or substitute dried shiitake mushrooms) 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 2 tsp ground) ¼ C scallions (green onions), [...]

Red Snapper Provencal

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes A crispy, Mediterranean-style fish fillet with tomatoes, olives and anchovies Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz red snapper, bass, or tilapia fillets, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) 1½ Tbsp garlic, minced (about 3 – 4 cloves) ½ C low-sodium [...]

Are You Being Mislead by Diabetes News?

“Prediabetes” could be a misleading term When you have high blood glucose levels but not diabetes, this is sometimes called prediabetes. You might have heard the term from your healthcare provider. Researchers from the US and UK now say that it’s not a helpful label, and could lead people to [...]

Pre-Hypertension: Higher Than Normal Blood Pressure

If you think your blood pressure is OK because you’ve never heard the words, “You have high blood pressure,” think again. Take some time to learn about the newest blood pressure guidelines from the government’s National High Blood Pressure Education Program. These guidelines define a new category for blood pressure that is higher than normal. It’s called pre-hypertension. [...]

Diabetes Risks in the News

A protein in milk may help with blood glucose control If you’re an athlete or use the gym a lot, you might have heard of whey protein, which is found in milk. It’s normally used to boost muscle growth, but a new study shows that it might also be helpful for controlling blood glucose levels. In [...]

Overprotective parenting might lead to obesity in children

Overprotective parenting might lead to obesity in children Overprotective moms might be damaging their children’s health by being too worried about letting them play outside. In a new study from the Telethon Kids Institute in Australia, 4,000 children between the ages of 10 and 11 were asked how [...]

Video: Foods for Youth – Southwestern Salmon Burgers

Uploaded on Sep 9, 2008 A professional chef and registered dietitian, Cheryl is a James Beard award-winning recipe developer. She is on the Advisory Board for Prevention magazine. As the Nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser program, Cheryl Forberg’s role is to help overweight [...]

Chicken Tikka Drum Sticks

Chicken Tikka Drum Sticks Author: Cdiabetes Staff Cuisine: Main Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound chicken drum sticks 4 tablespoons skimmed yogurt 1 teaspoons raw papaya paste ½ teaspoons ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon minced green chili or paprika ½ teaspoon salt 1½ [...]

The Scoop on Ice Cream and Diabetes

For many people, summertime and ice cream often go hand in hand. But if you have diabetes, you might be thinking that ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato and sorbet are all off-limits. While ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, it’s not necessarily a food that you have to avoid, either. The key is knowing how to fit it into your eating plan. [...]

Weight Loss, Diabetes and New Drugs

To lose more weight, start exercising before you change your meal plan You probably already know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits are important if you want to lose weight and control your diabetes. But a new study shows that when you begin healthy lifestyle changes can be [...]

July 2014

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