Fall is here! With it comes two words… pumpkin spice. Many diabetics may think that due to high blood sugar, they can’t enjoy this delicious fall flavor. It’s true that the now-infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte is out of the question (with a whopping 50 grams of sugar in a medium-sized serving!) The great news is that pumpkin is actually quite good for your health, and can be … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Can Still Be Nice With These Low-Carb Recipes
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The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Everyone loves snack foods! They’re convenient, inexpensive, and everything our food cravings are made of. However, these foods are usually highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, unhealthy fat, sugars, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. This combination is especially dangerous for … [Read more...] about The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Do Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?
You see them in commercials on TV, and on shelf after shelf at the supermarket. These days, it may seem that more people are drinking protein shakes than eating actual food! Protein shakes can be helpful in adding nutrients to one’s diet, and in some instances, can help support weight loss. However, it is important to keep in mind that they can also pose health … [Read more...] about Do Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?
Faster Food – Smarter Choices
Fast food is everywhere… literally! It’s widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, fast foods often contain large amounts of added sugar and are high in saturated fats and trans-fats. This combination is especially dangerous for diabetics as it causes food to be digested more quickly. Without good fats and fiber to slow the absorption of sugar into the … [Read more...] about Faster Food – Smarter Choices
Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?
As the evils of sugar come farther and farther into the light, people are turning to artificial alternatives to get their “sweet fix.” In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. To many individuals, weight loss or gain is simple – take in less calories than you … [Read more...] about Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?