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 […]
July 20, 2011
What type of diet helps with heart disease and diabetes risk?
In a 1 year long study, it was determined that following a low carbohydrate Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk and improves diabetes control in overweight patients*. Weight reduction of any kind can help lower risk for diabetes and complications. Diabetes is very common in the US – about 5.1% in 2004. So, the question is […]
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
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 […]
March 10, 2011
Eating a Healthy Diabetic Diet – What Should You Do
If you have learned that you are diabetic or perhaps borderline diabetic and the first words you heard from your physician were probably that you will need to go on a “Healthy Diabetic Diet”. Your diet, the foods that you eat and the fluids you drink each day are now especially important to you and […]
March 9, 2011
Healthy Diabetic Diet Tips – What Can You Do To Improve Your Eating Plan?
Healthy Diabetic Diet A healthy diabetic diet will be low in fat and cholesterol, low in sodium and balanced in carbohydrates, especially in simple sugars. The calorie intake will be limited and the number of calories for each day will be according to the recommendation of your health care professional. There are specific guidelines for […]