Did you know that foods that are good for your heart health can also be good for your diabetes? For most people, there’s little, if any, need for a diet to help control your cholesterol and blood pressure. The key is eating foods that do “double-duty” in terms of keeping your blood glucose level, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. Let’s take a look at a few of these foods to fit into your eating plan today. [...]
For over 40 years, I have watched diabetes education grow and change in the United States. Quality education has really made a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. I tell my own patients that my job is to give them all the information they need to decide what they are willing and able to do to live better. [...]
If your blood glucose level is high, eating more may help bring it down. While that may be the last thing you expected to hear, studies have shown that certain foods and nutrients can actually help your body to better control blood glucose, making it easier to manage diabetes. So before you sit down to your next meal or snack, think of ways to squeeze in these delicious sugar-busters! [...]
If you’ve turned on your computer, radio or television, picked up a magazine or newspaper, or chatted with a neighbor or family member, chances are you got a dose of nutrition advice. It’s just one of those hot topics. If you’re lucky, it’s reliable. The majority of the time, though, it’s what I refer to as Junk Nutrition. And just like junk food, it is here, there, and everywhere. [...]
Numbers are just numbers. But, the way you think about numbers can affect your feelings. For example, many people think the number 13 is unlucky. There's even a fancy term for people who are fearful of the number 13 - it's called Triskaidekaphobia. But the number 13 can also mean something good. For example, when you order 12 of something in a bakery, you usually get 13 of that item. That is known as a "baker's dozen." The point is that however you may feel about the number 13, it is only a number. [...]
You know the cartoon image -- an angel on one shoulder trying to convince you to be responsible, and a devil on the other tempting you to give in to desire. That classic battle is a fairly good illustration of the struggle many people with diabetes experience making eating choices every day. The imaginary angel and devil represent two parts of your brain, and food can stir up quite a debate inside your head. [...]
Only about half of people in the United States get the recommended daily allowance of Magnesium (400-420mg/day for men; 300-310mg/day for women). This is troubling to many experts, since a significant number of previous trials have shown that meeting the RDA for magnesium helps both healthy [...]
Savory bacon kale frittata Recipe type: Breakfast Ingredients 1 cup grape tomatoes 8 eggs 1/ 4 cup handful of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces ½ cup onion, chopped 3 slices bacon, chopped into ¼ inch pieces ¼ cup milk ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup [...]
Quick Garlicy Mushrooms Love mushrooms? Need a quick appetizer? These easy garlicy mushrooms are for you! Recipe type: Appetiser Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 3 tsp oil or butter ½ tsp garlic paste 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped ¼ - ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground white [...]
Every year, many people in the United States consider having weight loss surgery. This kind of procedure poses a few health risks, both during and after surgery. A recent study has found that gastric bypass procedures and one of the newest weight loss surgeries, called a sleeve gastrectomy, [...]
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Luckily, women can take charge of their heart health by making smart lifestyle changes now. Try to eat more fruits and vegetables, stay active every day, and get more sleep. Read [...]
When it’s cold outside, your blood vessels constrict (narrow) to keep your body warm. Your blood vessels also narrow when they are clogged and during stressful times. Eventually, this can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can increase your stroke risk. It is, [...]
This recipe makes for a flavorful light lunch or dinner. Angel hair pasta is lower in carbohydrate than spaghetti, which can help you manage your blood glucose level. For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and anchovies. Bacon, Zuchinni and Asparagus Pasta Cook time 15 mins Total time 15 [...]
If your goal is to lose weight to improve your health, then you should be proud of yourself along this journey. However, if you become obsessed with your weight loss goals so much that it affects your daily life, then you may have gone too far and should seek help from a healthcare provider or [...]
