The first thing a physician usually says after diagnosing a patient with diabetes is “No more sugar!” Diabetics must continually be on the lookout for obvious sugars and hidden sugars in the foods they eat in an effort to stay healthy and well. However, many individuals simply cannot go without that sweetness in their morning cup of coffee and use a sugar substitute. While … [Read more...] about Add Some Sweetness to Your Life… Without Sugar!
Food Tips
Control Blood Sugar with These 10 Spices
In order to live a long and healthy life, it is important to tend to your body in the right ways. One way of achieving this is by controlling your blood sugar. By today’s standards, we have to overcome many obstacles to acquire the health we desire. Thankfully, nature has provided us with many spices that naturally help to control blood sugar. Provided below is a list of ten … [Read more...] about Control Blood Sugar with These 10 Spices
The Scary Truth About Canola Oil
Canola oil originates from rapeseed, and has been used for various purposes for centuries. The rapeseed plant is a great insect repellent. In recent history, it was used in North America during World War II as a lubricant. In 1979, the Western Canadian Oilseed Crushers Association coined the name “Canola,” and to this day Canada produces roughly 15% of the world’s Canola oil. … [Read more...] about The Scary Truth About Canola Oil
Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Most food stamp recipients don’t realize that there are multiple avenues to access healthy food at reasonable prices. You may be living on a limited budget, but with a little creativity and research, you can feed your family a healthy diet. You can even prepare meals that are suitable for family members who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Eating healthfully is an important … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Quick Snack Ideas for Diabetics
Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes? You may have been appalled to discover that most of the popular snacks available are not healthy for diabetics. Even healthy-sounding snacks like granola bars, fruit leather and veggie chips are brimming with sugar or starch. Imagine what a change Paula Deen, renowned chef who is famous for her recipe recommending a burger … [Read more...] about Quick Snack Ideas for Diabetics