Stuffed peppers are the best. They utilize end of the summer bell peppers and you can pretty much make them your own based on what flavors you like. Feeling spicy? Go for Mexican themed. Feeling Mediterranean? Try a Greek-inspired pepper with feta, olives, cucumbers, rice, and tzatziki. Feeling saucy? Go Italian style with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. The options are endless. [...]
Do you love pizza but get tired of the same old, same old? This quick, easy and calorie-friendly Cheesy Dried Plum Flatbread will bring new life to your breakfast, lunch or dinner offerings. [...]
Fit2Me helps people with type 2 diabetes create a customized lifestyle plan that is personalized based on their likes and dislikes, offering 10,000+ diabetes-friendly recipes and 500+ focused exercises. [...]
Merry Christmas! Here’s an easy holiday treat that everyone will love! With just 140 calories (4 + points), 18 carbs, and a mere teaspoon of sugar each, these deceptively decadent beauties will feel like they’ve been sent from Santa himself!
The cupcakes are moist and oh-so-chocolatey, with just a hint of of peppermint. The crowning glory is fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting topped with crushed peppermint candy. Add it all together, and all I can say is ho-ho-ho! [...]
Oatmeal Waffles This recipe is just one of several recipes developed and tested for Cheryl Farley's "The 10-Day Diabetes Meal Plan," a doctor-approved Diabetes Meal Plan designed to quickly and efficiently stop diabetes in its tracks. You will find the food to be nutritious and delicious, [...]
We recently spoke with Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Dancing with the Stars to discuss 30 Days of Laughter, his upcoming promotion with Colgate to raise awareness for National Diabetes Month in November. This is especially meaningful to Fatone because his father is living with Type 2 diabetes. We [...]
Many medicines are used to treat high blood pressure, and they all work differently. One type of blood pressure medicine is called ACE inhibitors. This type of medicine can help to prevent damage to the kidneys, and so it is a good choice for a person with diabetes. ACE inhibitors make it easier for your heart to work. They block chemicals that narrow blood vessels and this can help slow down the damage to the kidneys that high blood glucose causes. [...]
Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. But, the good news is that if you begin to take some simple steps now, you have the power to protect and improve your heart health.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government agencies have been working to advance our understanding of heart disease, so that people can live longer, healthier lives. Research has found that you can lower your risk for heart disease simply by adopting sensible health habits. [...]
Heart disease is a growing concern in the United States, especially among people with or at risk for diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease than those who have not. However, many people with diabetes are unaware of the connection between heart disease and diabetes. To stay healthy, it is important to know how to reduce your risk for heart disease. [...]
Take advantage of our online archive of Costco’s Healthy Living With Diabetes magazines today! Each issue is packed with Diabetes and health-related information, along with healthy recipes that we’re sure your family and friends will love. All the magazines from 2012 onward can [...]
Having diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, but taking care of your diabetes and controlling your heart disease risk factors will keep you healthy and feel better. Most people are familiar with the common risk factors for heart disease, including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and inactivity. But there is a new heart disease test you may be hearing about called C-reactive protein, or CRP. [...]
Cardiovascular disease is a major complication of diabetes and the leading cause of premature death in people with diabetes. An adult with diabetes is two to four times more likely to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke than someone who does not have diabetes. In fact, more than 65 percent of deaths in people with diabetes are attributed to heart and vascular disease. [...]
