My name is Amy Tenderich and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May of 2003. At the time, I had a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a five-month-old baby at home, and was almost too consumed with caring for them and trucking them around (many trips to Costco!) to get my head around this new [...]
Today’s frozen dinners are nothing like frozen dinners of years gone by. Take a walk down the frozen food aisle in your grocery store and you’ll be amazed at the variety of frozen meals that you can choose from. There’s something for pretty much everyone – vegetarian, gluten-free, and even organic. Frozen meals are a billion-dollar industry and at least 70% of Americans eat them. And why not? With so many different kinds and flavors available, it’s possible to eat a frozen meal every day or night of the week and never get bored. [...]
For many years, health experts have said that skim and low-fat dairy products–like milk, cheese and yogurt–are better for you than the full-fat versions. Some nutrition researchers believe that this is especially true for people who are overweight, obese, or at risk for type 2 diabetes. [...]
Fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of a healthy, balanced meal plan. They contain fiber that keeps you full, as well as tons of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to keep going each day. Many Western diets, full of processed carbohydrates and fatty, sugary foods and drinks, do not include enough fruits and vegetables. This lack of produce doesn’t just make you more prone to obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes; it can also affect your mental health. [...]
News Brief: This week in diabetes news...Instilling healthy behavior in our children, Effects of surgery on diabetics, A cure for type 1 diabetes?, and more. [...]
For more healthy recipes by Aviva Goldfarb, visit her site at The Six O’Clock Scramble. Garden Quichelettes Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins Apparently everyone knows about these little egg and veggie bites except me. I had a version of them recently at the [...]
For more healthy recipes by Aviva Goldfarb, visit her site at The Six O’Clock Scramble. Homemade Ranch Dressing with Carrots and Broccoli Prep time 5 mins Cook time 3 mins Total time 8 mins Homemade Ranch Dressing is so easy to make. Now you can add it to your list for healthy [...]
Chicken, Barley, and Bow-Tie Soup Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins When you are going through chemotherapy, it may be difficult to find the energy and appetite to eat protein-rich nutritious meals. Chicken, Barley, and Bow-tie Soup from Holly Clegg’s Trim [...]
As someone who has had type 2 diabetes for six years, I understand how tough it can be to deal with this lifelong condition. It’s also difficult–not to mention dangerous–because, unfortunately, I do not manage it as well as I should. Like many people, my demanding job (owning and [...]
What goes up, must come down. The only thing I hope for when my blood sugar is high is for it to decline, pronto! Our pancreases are broken. Because of this, we have blood sugars that are less than perfect. Many times our readings are much too high. The technical name for this is hyperglycemia. Sometimes the amount of glucose in your blood can even skyrocket to dangerous levels. The sad fact is that every person with diabetes has experienced highs more times than he or she would probably care to admit. Highs are frustrating and time consuming—they slow you down, depress you, and can make you feel defeated. Plus they are dangerous and can do all sorts of torturous things to your body. [...]
Exercise and healthy eating lowers gestational diabetes risk Pregnancy has all sorts of different effects on your body and puts you at risk for gestational diabetes. This temporary diabetes usually disappears after the birth, but raises your chances of getting another form of the [...]
Good fats can help conquer heart disease If you have heart disease or have heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you may be told to lower the fat in your diet. You may think that fat is something that should be avoided in a heart healthy diet, but quite [...]
Non-healing foot ulcers are common in people with type 2 diabetes. Skin ulcers that result from diabetes foot complications can cause other, more serious problems, such as amputation. You can prevent complications by carefully checking your feet on a daily basis, and having your healthcare provider perform a foot exam once a year. In addition, it’s important to find the foot cream that is right for you, and to use it on a daily basis as a part of your foot care routine. [...]
Fall is here! Cookouts, picnics and frozen treats are behind us. Now we can look forward to cooler days and crisp nights. We can also look forward to enjoying tasty – but healthy – foods that nourish our bodies and minds at the same time. Give these three foods a try during the autumn season. [...]
My friend and food writer, April Fulton, shared her wonderful healthy vegetarian recipe for this savory and healthy meatless dish. If you don’t like tofu, use chicken or beef instead. Serve it with white or brown rice and orange slices. [...]
