Nutrition for Diabetics!
Losing weight safely when you have diabetes is challenging. Diabetes is a complex condition that complicates the simple act of losing unwanted body fat because of disruptions in how your body processes insulin. Crash diets and extreme exercise programs can actually put you at risk for serious health complications. Focus instead on these 5-safe, sustainable…
Everyone loves a good salad. But finding delicious options that won’t compromise your health can be a challenge for diabetics. It’s disheartening when the most enticing salads are heavy on ingredients that don’t align with your dietary needs. However, there’s good news: you don’t have to sacrifice taste to meet your dietary requirements. Here’s a collection of…
If you don’t control your blood sugar, you have to face serious consequences for your health. High blood sugar levels can damage the arteries, and you can get heart disease and stroke. Diabetes causes nerve damage, kidney damage, vision problems, and even death. Keeping your blood sugar under control is essential for maintaining good health and…
Diabetes management is a constant challenge that necessitates careful consideration of one’s diet and way of life. A low-glycemic diet is one way to eat that has been shown to help people with diabetes. Consuming foods that have a minimal effect on blood sugar levels is the focus of this strategy. People with diabetes can…
Think weight loss, and you will come across hundreds of diet plans and programs, each with its dos and donts. Diet plays a vital role in any weight loss program. While most diet plans focus on tracking your calories, how much you consumed via diet vs how much you burnt with physical activity. However, when…
When it comes to healthy eating, many of us tend to blame cooking oil and consider it a “bad” ingredient. However, the reality is that oil, or fat, is an essential component of our diet. Not only does it help make our meals taste better, but it also plays a vital role in maintaining overall…
It’s January and very cold here in the northeast. Acclimating to the colder temperatures can be a challenging process in the beginning of the winter season. I find that supplementation becomes more important during this time of the year. Recently I started supplementing cod liver oil. Cod liver oil is an incredibly nutritious fish oil supplement….
Unfortunately, every salad you eat is not always free of carbs. This can be especially true for store-bought salads and salad dressings, which tend to have hidden sugars. Such salads are not ideal for people who have diabetes. This is why most diabetic people resort to using strictly low-carb vegan salads recipes that contain a…
The goal of a healthy diet will vary for each individual. Generally speaking, it is recommended to eat a balanced diet that contains food from all the food groups. Variations in diet might depend on seasonable availability, time, convenience and different tastes. Diabetics are unique because the decision on what to eat rests on its…