Diet and Fitness Articles

By now you’ve likely heard the buzz around Paleo! Read on to find out exactly what the paleo diet includes—and if people with diabetes should consider it.

What is the best type of protein for diabetes? Protein is an essential nutrient, which helps to build, repair and maintain your tissues and organs. But when you have diabetes, you have to be particularly conscious about the types of proteins you eat as some are better for your health than others.

As an individual living with diabetes, you are constantly hearing about the important role that physical activity plays in maintaining optimum health.

Eating out nowadays is a fairly common occurrence and people living with diabetes are no exception. According to food consumption statistics, we spend about 50% more on eating out today than we did 30 years ago.

Many professional groups and leading researchers from around the world were involved in the development of physical activity guidelines for Canadians, along with input from more than 700 national and international stakeholders.