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How to Eat Rice and Beans When You Have Diabetes

How to Eat Rice and Beans When You Have Diabetes

Unfortunately, Hispanics are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the rest of the population. If you're Hispanic like I am, you probably love your rice, beans, and guacamole. Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give them up.
February 15, 2018
Being Hispanics increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But it doesn't mean you have to give up cultural favorites like rice and beans. Here's what you need to know.
Soda and Diabetes: Why You Need to Kick the Habit

Soda and Diabetes: Why You Need to Kick the Habit

It's important to be aware of your beverage choices since the average 12-ounce can of cola contains 155 calories and 37 g, or about 3 tablespoons, of sugar. Over time that plays a role in how well you manage your diabetes as well as your overall health.
January 18, 2018
Research suggests a connection between the rise in soda consumption and the obesity epidemic. Here's what you need to know to kick an unhealthy soda habit.
4 Ways to Enjoy Party Food When You Have Diabetes, Plus Blood-Sugar Friendly Food Ideas

4 Ways to Enjoy Party Food When You Have Diabetes, Plus Blood-Sugar Friendly Food Ideas

There’s no reason to avoid the food and festivities that mark this celebratory season.
December 13, 2017
How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Spiking Your Blood Sugar

November is not only a time to give thanks, it’s also National Awareness Diabetes Month. This year, gobble up a guilt-free holiday meal with some recipe tweaks and simple food swaps. Here are 10 ideas from a registered dietitian.
November 15, 2017
Here are 10 ways to enjoy Thanksgiving without wrecking your blood sugar. Simple recipe tweaks, food swaps, and other ideas from an RD/CDE.
7 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays

7 Ways to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays

Americans love snacking—especially at work. Here are some expert tactics for avoiding weight-gain during the Holiday season.
November 08, 2017
A registered dietitian tells you how to avoid weight gain during the holiday season. Healthy snacking may be the key.
Can I Eat Sushi If I Have Diabetes?

Can I Eat Sushi If I Have Diabetes?

Wildly popular sushi may not be the healthiest option for people with diabetes. Those beautifully-arranged combinations of fish (raw and cooked), sticky rice and seaweed can have surprisingly-high carb counts. Here's how to have your sushi and eat it, too.
October 26, 2017
Sushi can have surprisingly high carb counts. Here's how to eat it without sending your blood sugar soaring.
10 Tricks to Help Your T1D Child Have a Happy, Healthy Halloween

10 Tricks to Help Your T1D Child Have a Happy, Healthy Halloween

For parents and kids with type 1 diabetes, Halloween can be a scary time—and not because of the frightening costumes. Here's how to get through the day without having a blood sugar emergency.
October 25, 2017
A type 1 mom and certified diabetes educator gives her tips for having a healthy, happy Halloween—without any blood sugar emergencies.
5 Ways to Eat Bacon Without Overdoing It

5 Ways to Eat Bacon Without Overdoing It

If you have diabetes, bacon just may be the number 1 breakfast bad guy. If you just can't say no, here's how to eat less and still sneak in that fabulous flavor.
October 12, 2017
Bacon and diabetes do NOT go well together but here are some clever ways to substitute that irresistible flavor without putting your health at risk.
Kombucha: Is It a Healthy Drink for People with Diabetes?

Kombucha: Is It a Healthy Drink for People with Diabetes?

Kombucha is a fermented tea drink that contains gut-friendly bacteria or probiotics that may aid in digestion and boost the immune system. Kombucha hasn't been extensively studied in humans but lab tests indicate that it may have a positive impact on blood sugar.
October 05, 2017
Why Having a Good Gut Matters to Your Health

Why Having a Good Gut Matters to Your Health

Your microbiome—the community of bacteria that live in your intestinal tract—is especially important when you have diabetes because it not only affects your overall health but how your body responds to sugar.
September 28, 2017
Learn the reasons why gut bacteria is important health. A registered dietitian explains what the microbiome has to do with diabetes.
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