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Is a Vegetarian Diet Better for Diabetes?

Is a Vegetarian Diet Better for Diabetes?

Research suggests that well planned, vegetarian diets that are rich in whole grains, fiber, legumes, nuts, and unsaturated fats can help improve blood sugar and may even prevent diabetes. Here, a registered dietitian and type 1 tells you what you need to know.
September 07, 2017
Learn how a vegetarian diet can improve diabetes and how to safely follow one from a registered dietitian with type 1 diabetes.
How to Eat Healthy at 10 Top Fast-Food Chains

How to Eat Healthy at 10 Top Fast-Food Chains

Yes, it's possible to have nutritious meals (that won't send your blood sugar soaring) at many of today's fast-food restaurants. A registered dietitian tells you how.
August 30, 2017
A registered dietitian helps you make healthy choices at 10 top fast food chains.
How Low Can You Go? Expert Advice On the Keto and Other Low-Carb Diets and Diabetes

How Low Can You Go? Expert Advice On the Keto and Other Low-Carb Diets and Diabetes

Can blood sugar be better managed by following a ketogenic diet? An expert explains the benefits and the risks.
July 26, 2017
Keto diets may be trending as an "easy" way to lose weight fast. Learn what the research shows and why dietitians and other experts aren't big fans of low-carb eating.
How to Eat More Plants

How to Eat More Plants

Surprise! Eating a plant-based diet is about eating more food, not less! Here's a practical guide to help you start eating more plants today and a recipe for a hearty, healthy grain salad.
June 07, 2017
6 Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Smoothies

6 Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Smoothies

Not all smoothies are created equal, but these fit the bill when it comes to good nutritional balance. Check out these easy recipes and whip up some colorful nutrition you can drink today! Oh, and they won't cause your blood sugar to spike either.
May 26, 2017
Want to Lose Weight? Finding the Right Diet for Your Lifestyle is Key, Experts Say

Want to Lose Weight? Finding the Right Diet for Your Lifestyle is Key, Experts Say

If you want to lose weight, you're more likely to be successful if you select an eating plan that works with your lifestyle. Here, experts weigh in on three popular diets—Mediterranean, Vegetarian and Low Carb— and how to pick the right one for you.
May 25, 2017
12 'Grab-and-Go' Healthy Snacks That Taste Good

12 'Grab-and-Go' Healthy Snacks That Taste Good

We've all done it—and we all know better—but eating processed snacks when hunger strikes is one of the worst things you can do when you have diabetes. Here are a dozen healthy options and a recipe, too.
May 16, 2017
Getting more gluten-free foods into your diet can be a helpful way to control blood sugar. Here are 12 snack food ideas.
Cravings: Can You Blame Them? Can You Tame Them?

Cravings: Can You Blame Them? Can You Tame Them?

May 10, 2017
Learning how the cravings affect your weight and how to tame them—yes, it's possible—may help keep your weight healthy—and, by extension, your blood sugar under control.
Artificial Sweeteners or Natural Sugar: Which is Best for People with Diabetes?

Artificial Sweeteners or Natural Sugar: Which is Best for People with Diabetes?

Here's what you need to know to understand the impact of sweeteners—both nutritive and non-nutritive—on your blood sugar.
April 25, 2017
6 Ways to Make Your Diet More Mediterranean

6 Ways to Make Your Diet More Mediterranean

Any international cuisine can be as healthful as the Mediterranean cuisine if you include these staple ingredients in your diet.
April 06, 2017
We've all read about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Here are 6 ways to incorporate more Mediterranean staple foods (nuts, legumes, olive oil, etc.) into you day without going to Greece.
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