Month: November 2017

There are many misconceptions that people with diabetes must follow a strict diet, when in reality they can eat anything a person without diabetes eats. Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, nutritionist at Joslin Diabetes Center and co-author of 16 Myths of a “Diabetic Diet,” debunks some common food myths for people with diabetes. 1. People with diabetes can eat the same foods as the rest of their family. Current nutrition guidelines for diabetes are very flexible and offer many choices, allowing people with diabetes to fit in favorite or…

The Best Breads for Diabetics Is bread an option for people with diabetes? Food may be one of life’s simple pleasures, but for people with diabetes, deciding what to eat can get complicated. Foods that contain a lot of carbohydrates can spike blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates are found in many different kinds of food, including desserts, grains, and bread. Giving up carbs completely isn’t realistic, healthy, or even necessary. What matters is that you’re aware of your carb intake and make nutritious food choices. Breads can often be high in…

Sparkling ICE is an American made carbonated beverage that is available in various fruity flavors. Sparkline ICE is rapidly gaining popularity across America, but with anything we consume, knowing whether or not it’s he althy is vital. Here is what you need to watch out for. Is Sparkling Ice Good For You? Well, Sparkling ICE has zero calories, as stated by the company who produces the beverage, and it combines natural fruit juices, vitamins and antioxidants with fresh mountain spring water. It does sound healthy, but we should bear in…

Liquid calories and nutrition can be good or bad for blood sugar and diabetes. Here’s how you can get the healthiest bang from your beverages. Drinks for Diabetics When you have diabetes, choosing the right drink isn’t always simple. And recent studies may only add to the confusion. Is coffee helpful or harmful to insulin resistance? Does zero-calorie diet soda cause weight gain? We reviewed the research and then asked three top registered dietitians, who are also certified diabetes educators, what they tell their clients about seven everyday drinks. Here’s…

Oranges are a healthy citrus fruit, but if you have type 2 diabetes, you may worry about their high sugar content if your blood sugar levels are out of control. Fortunately, oranges contain components that make them a nutritious part of a diabetic diet as long as you eat them in concert with other healthy foods. People with type 2 diabetes cannot properly modulate blood sugar levels because they either don’t produce enough insulin or their bodies can’t effectively use the insulin they do produce. Type 2 diabetes is the…