Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that the human body requires in the largest amounts. This is because carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel, and are needed for organs and tissues to function properly.
Diet and Fitness Articles
Staying active in cold weather
Many people with diabetes manage to follow the physical activity recommendations by staying active and exercising during the summer months, but find it much harder to stay active in cold weather.
How to know if a recipe is a healthy one
Healthy cooking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing taste, variety or the pleasure of eating.
Exercise guidelines for Canadians
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.
Should people with diabetes avoid processed and ultra-processed foods?
It’s well-known that one of the keys to successful diabetes management is eating healthy foods. However, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy eating plan every meal of every day.
Diabetes and chocolate
Chocolate is perhaps the most frequently craved food, especially among women. It may be because when we eat sweet and high-fat foods – such as chocolate – serotonin is released, making us feel happier. Who doesn’t want to feel happier?
