Pineapple is a tropical fruit that contains a wide variety of nutrients, including vitamin C, manganese, fibre and bromelain, which is a digestive enzyme. However, pineapple commonly gets a bad reputation due to its high sugar content, leaving those with diabetes unsure about how or even whether they should eat it.
Nutrition Planning
Unscrambling 4 myths about diabetes and eggs
It was once thought that eggs were not considered part of a healthy diet. We now know from lots of research that this is not true. Eggs are an important food to include in your diabetes healthy eating plan.
Facts you should know about chia seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from a plant called Salvia hispanica, which is related to mint.
Diabetes and tomatoes – which tomato products are the healthiest?
From fresh tomatoes to ketchup and tomato sauce, there are many ways to enjoy tomatoes, especially when they are in season. But when it comes to diabetes and tomatoes, are some choices healthier than others?
Carbohydrate content may differ in the same types of foods
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.
10 foods to avoid at breakfast
Did you know that some breakfast foods can be downright detrimental to your blood sugar levels first thing in the morning when you have diabetes?
