Recently, I read about a study* that compared people who had impaired glucose tolerance over a period of about 2.4 years to see if they developed Diabetes. This study showed that with an early intervention, utilizing a medication called Pioglitazone, a person’s risk of developing diabetes was lowered by about 72% compared to the control […]
July 2, 2011
Blueberries Are Yummy and Heart Healthy Too!
July is National Blueberry Month! Blueberries are an awesome fruit and have a lot of nutritional value. Blueberries are low in calories, handy to have around, and full of vitamin C as well as other naturally occurring compounds that make them heart healthy as well. While a lot of research is ongoing, recently a few […]
July 2, 2011
How Does the Amount of Protein and Fat I Eat Affect My Blood Sugar?
This week I came across an article that I felt was interesting because it talked about the amount of fat, carbohydrate and protein in a meal and how it affects blood sugar in both diabetic and nondiabetic patients.1 . I thought it was interesting because a lot of people are worried about the amount of […]
July 2, 2011
How to Prevent Heart Failure
What Is Heart Failure? This week in my Web search, I found an interesting resource called the Mayo Clinic health letter. The June 2011 topic was about heart failure. Because it is strongly related to heart problems and I feel your risk can be improved by following a heart healthy menu plan, I thought it […]
July 2, 2011
How Does the Mediterranean Diet Affect My Kidney Disease?
This week, I did some research and found some information on how following a Mediterranean diet can improve outcomes in chronic kidney disease.1 . This study found that patients following the Italian Mediterranean Organic Diet were able to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in healthy individuals and chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. It also reduced the […]
June 5, 2011
My Plate for Diabetics
The USDA created a new meal planning tool called choosemyplate.gov that talks about how the general public should plan their menu and eat a healthier diet. The plate design includes fruits, grains, dairy, proteins and vegetables as part of the healthy diet. People who are diabetics can follow this advice with some simple changes to […]
May 2, 2011
What is the difference between a Gestational Diabetic and Type 2 Diabetic?
What is the difference between a Gestational Diabetic and Type 2 Diabetic? Get a FREE 3 day meal plan and an eBook about managing Gestational Diabetes during your pregnancy! Name: Email: Most of us are familiar with the term “Type 2 Diabetic”. There are three major types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes happens when the […]
May 2, 2011
Diabetic Snacks—Diabetics Need Good Snacks Too!
Good healthy snack foods are a big part of the diabetic diet plan whether you have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. Keeping your metabolism on an even level throughout the day will keep the glucose or sugar levels in the blood steady. Everyone should eat three main meals and two or three snacks. […]
May 2, 2011
Menus for Diabetics Based on the Diabetes Food Pyramid
Menus for diabetics are based on something called the Diabetes Food Pyramid. The very nature of the disease called diabetes is that the body is unable to process simple sugars effectively. The American Diabetic Association or ADA has created guidelines to follow when planning effective diabetic menus called the Diabetes Food Pyramid. Using the pyramid […]
April 17, 2011
Cardiac Diet for a Lifestyle of Heart-Healthy Meals
Following a healthy heart-smart Cardiac Diet plan is one of your greatest weapons in the fight against heart disease. If you already suffer from heart disease or if you are at risk for developing heart problems then the foods and liquids you consume each day play an important part in the health of your heart. […]