Diabetes Diet & Nutrition Articles

People of all ages love pizza! It can be a tasty, quick, and cost-effective choice for a meal or snack. But pizza can contain a lot of carbs, sodium, fat, and may not offer a full serving of protein. Follow these six tips the next time you’re shopping for frozen pizzas to make a choice […]

Are you a tea sipper? That’s a wise choice. Tea is like a cupful of wellbeing, brimming with naturally occurring antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds. All tea varieties can offer noteworthy benefits when consumed regularly. Other than herbal varieties, tea is traditionally made by steeping the dry leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. There […]

Dehydration isn’t good for anyone, but if you have diabetes, it can become dangerous. High blood glucose (blood sugar) levels can lead to increased dehydration as your kidneys work harder to filter the glucose. It’s important to stay hydrated during the day, especially if it’s particularly hot or you’ve been losing fluids during exercise. How […]

Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, work from home, or retired, many of us find ourselves eating our lunches at home. There are many benefits to eating at home, which includes being able to have complete control of and make informed decisions about what you will eat to help manage your diabetes.   Here’s our advice […]

Fruit—it’s known as nature’s “candy.” That may be one reason why some people with diabetes are unsure how or whether to eat fruit. Luckily, fruit fits and should be part of your diabetes-friendly eating plan. Health Benefits of Fruit Fruit is nutrient-rich and offers health promoting antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. A review of the research […]

Herbs can take a dish from being plain to having pizzazz. Whether from your garden, window box, farmer’s market, or grocery store, fresh herbs add freshness, flavor, fragrance, and eye appeal to meals. For people with diabetes, fresh herbs can be a game changer. They boost the deliciousness of a recipe without needing to add […]

Eating on a budget can be a challenge, especially when you’re also managing health concerns like diabetes and kidney disease. A kidney-friendly eating plan usually monitors potassium, phosphorus, protein, and sodium—and a diabetes-friendly plan focuses on lean protein, healthy fats, quality carbohydrates and monitors sodium.   It’s important to know that the nutrients you should have […]

Nothing says “SUMMER!” better than a cookout! Grilling is a great, diabetes-friendly cooking method. Cooking over an open flame doesn’t require adding lots of oil, and the smoke adds delightful flavor to lean meats, vegetables, and even fruit. Plus, it’s a great way to get outside and enjoy food with friends and family. Read on […]

Pick up any health magazine today, and you’ll probably come across a list of “superfoods.” This is a common term in today’s world…but what does it actually mean? And can superfoods be helpful for people with diabetes? What is a Diabetes Superfood? Our definition of a Diabetes Superfood is simple: any food that (1) is […]