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6 Foods that Keep the Weight Off and 4 That Pack on the Pounds

6 Foods that Keep the Weight Off and 4 That Pack on the Pounds

Calories count when it comes to staying fit and healthy as you age. But so does the quality of the food you eat. Being able to identify poor quality foods will help you steer clear of them and achieve your weight-loss and glucose level goals.
March 30, 2017
To help you reach your weight loss and glucose level goals, learn the difference between poor-quality and high-quality foods. Here are 6 good choices plus 4 to avoid.
6 Ways to Kick Those Carb Cravings to the Curb

6 Ways to Kick Those Carb Cravings to the Curb

When unhealthy food cravings strike, here's what you can do to fight back. Read on for expert tips from a registered dietitian.
March 23, 2017
A registered dietitian shares 6 effective techniques for curbing unhealthy food cravings and keeping your blood sugar well controlled.
10 You-Won't-Miss-the-Sugar Snacks, Plus a Recipe

10 You-Won't-Miss-the-Sugar Snacks, Plus a Recipe

In a world filled with sugar, it's almost impossible to find sugar-free snacks that taste good. Here are 10 options—some you may not have considered before—plus, a recipe for an irresistible and healthy "pie".
March 02, 2017
Food writer and busy mom with prediabetes shares 10 no (and low) sugar snack ideas that satisfy without sending your blood sugar soaring.
8 Ways to Beat Fatigue

8 Ways to Beat Fatigue

If you’re napping more often, constantly dragging, and feel like a productive life is passing you by, take these steps to reduce physical and mental fatigue and improve the quality of your life.
January 19, 2017
A diabetes expert shares her tips to help you feel more energetic, in spite of your diabetes.
4 "Off-Limit" Foods that Actually Fight Diabetes

4 "Off-Limit" Foods that Actually Fight Diabetes

Don't assume that having diabetes means there's no room in your diet for some foods you may think are no-no's. Surprise! Here are 4 foods that may actually help you fight diabetes.
January 18, 2017
Learn more about 4 surprising foods you thought were bad for diabetes but actually help fight the disease.
Sugar Guidelines: Who to Believe? What to Believe?

Sugar Guidelines: Who to Believe? What to Believe?

A controversial report on sugar guidelines finds advice varies widely, is based on limited evidence.
January 05, 2017
Advice about how much sugar to include in your diet is offered by many public health organizations, but a new report, just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that the guidelines on sugar limits vary greatly and that many are not based on rock-solid evidence.
The Low-Down on Trendy Weight Loss Diets: Can Anything Good Come from Them?

The Low-Down on Trendy Weight Loss Diets: Can Anything Good Come from Them?

A diabetes nutrition expert looks at 4 fad diets and explains how to adapt them to jump start weight loss and improve blood sugar levels but proceed with caution. There's a lot wrong with today's popular eating plans.
January 04, 2017
Learn more about fad diets. A registered dietitian looks at 4 trendy weight-loss plans and explains the good, the bad and the unhealthy.
How Many Carbs Should I Eat in a Day?

How Many Carbs Should I Eat in a Day?

If you have diabetes and are confused by carb counting, here's an easy-to-understand explanation from a registered dietitian.
December 22, 2016
If you're confused about carb counting, our expert guide can help. Read this simple explanation and start having better blood sugar control today!
Sugar Guidelines: Who to Believe? What to Believe?

Sugar Guidelines: Who to Believe? What to Believe?

December 22, 2016
A controversial report on sugar guidelines finds advice varies widely, is based on limited evidence.
Loving Legumes: 12 Delicious Ways to Add Beans to Your Diet

Loving Legumes: 12 Delicious Ways to Add Beans to Your Diet

To celebrate the many health benefits of legumes, also known as pulses, and to promote the variety of reasons and ways they are eaten around the world, the UN General Assembly declared 2016 “The Year of the Pulses.” Join the party before the year is over! Afterall, beans, beans they’re good for your heart—and your blood sugar!
November 30, 2016
Twelve easy and nutritious ways to add more beans to your diet. A nutrition expert explains why blood sugar benefits from eating beans.
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