It’s getting hotter outside, and an easy way to cool down is with something tasty to drink. While diabetics may sometimes think that beverage options consist of water and diet soda, there are so many delicious drinks out there that won’t raise your blood sugar! Let’s begin with an obvious choice, good old-fashioned water. We all know we should be drinking more water, but how … [Read more...] about Cheers To These Diabetic-Friendly Beverages!
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A Healthy Relationship With Food Is Essential To Diabetes Management
Food is the fuel that keeps your body running. Food is also a social thing; it should be fun, delicious and joyful! Finding the balance between eating what you need and eating what you want is essential for keeping blood sugar under control. Start by taking a closer look at the opinions and feelings you attach to certain foods. For example, do you think of a doughnut as an … [Read more...] about A Healthy Relationship With Food Is Essential To Diabetes Management
New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Science is now investigating whether gut health could also be a proponent of obesity. When gut bacteria break down food, chemicals are released into the body. Certain chemicals may prompt the production of fat cells, according to new research. In theory, if the gut was functioning well, with plenty of good bacteria present to digest food as completely and quickly as … [Read more...] about New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
Fiber serves many purposes for the body. It helps to regulate blood sugar, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol, and promotes gut health and regularity. All of these benefits are especially helpful for diabetics as it is crucial to control blood sugar, as well as, heart health. Without fiber, our digestive tract suffers, we develop high cholesterol that may lead to … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
For decades, fat was made out to be the enemy of health. However, science is now changing the way we view fat as a part of a healthy diet. Like protein, fat is an essential nutrient. The body needs fat in order to function properly. For example, fat is necessary for the absorption of several vitamins like A, K, and E. Fat is critical for energy production, as well as, … [Read more...] about Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk