The glycemic index is a scale out of 100 that ranks foods containing carbohydrate by how much they raise blood sugar levels. There are 3 categories – high, medium or low glycemic index.
Diabetes Diet
Should I switch to a plant-based diet if I have diabetes?
We know that healthy eating plays a key role in helping us manage diabetes and prediabetes. But research is showing that eating a diet particularly high in plant-based foods can be even more beneficial compared to other meal plans.
Diabetes and fasting? Yes or no? How to do it more safely
On occasion, people with diabetes are required to fast. This may be in preparation for a test or for religious reasons.
Tips to help seniors eat healthily
Healthy eating is important as we grow older, helping to avoid nutritional deficiencies and protect against age-related complications.
One Pantry Fits All
Preparing healthy meals and snacks that are quick, tasty and don’t require a trip to the grocery store depends a lot on what you have on hand.
Are anti-inflammatory diets recommended for people with diabetes?
Inflammation becomes harmful when it is prolonged and begins to damage healthy cells. Persistent inflammation underlies a variety of chronic medical conditions, including diabetes. To reduce levels of inflammation an anti-inflammatory diet can be helpful.
