Carbohydrate counting or “carb counting,” is a meal planning technique for managing blood glucose levels that is based on the premise that carbohydrate-containing foods have the greatest effect on blood glucose compared to foods that contain mainly protein or fat.
Meal preparation
Tasty and healthy brown bag lunch ideas for people with diabetes
Packing a healthy brown bag lunch for work or school is one of the best ways you can trim your budget – and your waistline!
Kitchen shortcuts for the diabetes diet
Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t have to mean spending extra time and effort in the kitchen.
Navigating the grocery store for fruits
You may be familiar with the advice that, when grocery shopping, it’s best to shop the perimeter of the store where fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk products, meat and fish are usually found. This article will focus on navigating the grocery store for fruits.
Planning meals for a busy week
As our lives get busier and our hectic schedules make it necessary to rely on quick and easy meals, the key to less stress and healthier eating is to take the time to do some meal planning in advance.
Baking tips and best practices for people with diabetes
Who says you can’t have your cake and bake it too! Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious baked treat from time to time—especially when you bake it yourself. Here’s a guide to blissful baking when you have diabetes.
