For more healthy recipes by Aviva Goldfarb, visit her site at The Six O’Clock Scramble. French Cassoulet with White Beans and Sausage Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins Cassoulet is a French bean stew that is usually made with meat, tomatoes and spices. This [...]
This week in Diabetes news: Weight loss surgery and research results, Intragastric Balloons, DST and Insulin pumps, Texting and Exercise. Read on. [...]
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, your Costco pharmacist can provide much-needed advice and consultation. Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to guide you in choosing blood glucose monitoring equipment, diabetes safe over-the-counter medicines, nutritional supplements and affordable prescription medications. At Costco, we understand the medical and financial challenges that face our members when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness like diabetes. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan with Roasted Brussels Sprouts–the whole meal clocks in at just 300 calories and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Chicken Parmesan in major restaurant chains can easily have 3 times the calories and loads of unhealthy saturated fat. [...]
The Longer You Have Diabetes, The More Likely You Are To Have Heart Problems You may know that people with diabetes face higher risks of many different complications, including heart and blood vessel problems. A new study from the University of Sydney in Australia has found that your risk for these [...]
Breastfeeding helps new mothers lose pregnancy weight Many healthcare providers will say that breastfeeding newborn babies helps them grow up healthier. That’s why lots of new mothers prefer to do this when they’re able to. However, new research shows that it’s also good for the [...]
CDiabetes is joining up with The Diabetes Influencers Network and Weider Nutrition to host a twitter chat dedicated to educating the Diabetic Community on the importance of heart health. The chat is Sponsored by Weider’s Red Yeast Rice. People with Diabetes tend to have high cholesterol and [...]