Tracking Meals for Weight Management For effective weight loss and management, it is recommended that you track your meals. Studies show that people who track their meals daily lose twice as much weight and are better able to maintain their weight loss. Meal tracking is an effective way of keeping up with your calorie, fat, […]
December 30, 2013
Non-Concentrated Sweets Diet – Facts You Should Know
As the name implies, the non-concentrated sweets diet is one that eliminates concentrated sweets from your diet. This includes foods that have certain ingredients including corn syrup, fructose, maltose, dextrose, sorbitol, sugar, brown sugar, honey, or molasses. The non-concentrated sweets diet is one that some people consider highly restrictive and will take some getting used […]
October 28, 2013
I Have Diabetes, What Should I Eat?
What to eat with diabetes? One of the main concerns of newly-diagnosed diabetics is what to eat with diabetes. It is easy enough to say that diabetics should consume a diet that is low in sugar, but the exact foods to be eaten are still a blur for them. In general, a diabetic can eat […]
June 21, 2013
Five Things To Do Daily To Improve Your Diabetes Blood Sugar
If you have diabetes, improving your diabetes blood sugar levels does not come overnight. You have to engage in some daily routines in order to make sure that your blood glucose levels are kept in check. Diabetes treatment and management is all about lifestyle modifications, so it is not simply a one time, big time […]
June 14, 2013
Eating Right Is Eating The Way You Need To Eat For Diabetes
With diabetes, the food that you choose to eat is of utmost importance. When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you are expected to modify your diet based on what your body’s needs and limitations. Most people think that having diabetes prohibits them from eating sweets and other foods high in sugar. While this is true, […]
May 6, 2013
What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)?
What Can I Eat on a CCD (Carbohydrate-Controlled Diet)? A carbohydrate-controlled (CCD) diet is defined as a meal that contains carbohydrate-rich foods in equal amounts. This means that the amount of carbohydrates that you eat during breakfast is the same as the amount of carbohydrates you eat during lunch and dinner. This consistency allows for […]
April 15, 2013
What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet?
What Type of Bread and Pasta Should I Eat on a Diabetes Diet? One of the common misconceptions in diabetes is that if you have this condition, you can never enjoy eating pasta and bread ever again. This is such a pity for those who love eating bread and pasta, since it would require such […]
March 14, 2013
Game Day Snacks For Diabetics
Snacks for Game Day for Diabetics Game day is one of the best days to cheat on your diet. If you are a sports fan and it has been your tradition to slouch on the sofa and eat pizza, fried chicken wings, cheese and crackers, and chips and dips during game day, it is time […]
February 20, 2013
What to Give Your Favorite Diabetic for Special Holidays
People suffering from diabetes have to modify their whole lifestyle in order to keep their conditions stable. It is certainly not an easy task for them, especially if they have gotten used to some unhealthy habits that need to be changed in order to fit their new lifestyle. You can help your diabetic friend or […]
January 30, 2013
What Types Of Sweeteners Can I Use With Diabetes?
When you change out some of the sugar in your recipe and use a non-nutritive sweetener like NutraSweet, stevia, or equal, you can reduce the amount of carbohydrate in the recipe and keep the sweetness. Sounds like a fair trade, right? Some caveats exist. That does not mean suddenly you can eat more of the […]