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.
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10 fruits and vegetables you can find year-round in Canada
Summer may seem like a distant memory these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your plate with some delicious, fruits and vegetables all the same. In fact, here are 10 home-grown fruits and vegetables available year-round in Canada.
Do diabetes and mangoes mix?
A tropical fruit that’s deliciously sweet, the mango is lauded for its bright yellow flesh and unique flavor, along with a host of health benefits.
10 low glycemic fruits for diabetes
Eating fruits that have a low glycemic index can help keep your blood sugar levels at target. Here are 10 fruits that should be on your list.
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.
Managing weight gain when quitting smoking
If you’re worried about gaining weight after quitting smoking, check out the tips for reducing food cravings in expert blog from Joanne Lewis, Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator.
