Aside from conjuring up images of tropical islands, the coconut is a very versatile food. Coconut water, coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut flour and coconut sugar are all derived from the coconut.
Nutrition Planning
Top 10 Canadian vegetables for your diabetes diet
We’ve heard about the importance of eating vegetables as part of a healthy diet. But did you know there are some key Canadian-grown vegetables that are particularly beneficial when you have diabetes?
Diabetes and portion control: how much should you eat?
Portion control helps you to eat the amount of food your body needs, and also helps you maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight, if needed. Read this expert blog to learn more about diabetes and portion control.
7 best bedtime snacks for keeping blood sugar stable overnight
If you have diabetes, you might benefit from a bedtime snack. However, there are some things to consider first, including whether your blood sugar rises or falls during the night, and what type of snacks are helpful for keeping blood sugar stable overnight.
Protein Power
Eating foods that contain protein is a key part of a healthy diet. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps to build, maintain and repair your tissues and organs. When you have diabetes, it is important to choose carefully the types of proteins you eat as some are better for you than others.
Shake the salt habit – the impact of sodium on blood pressure
No time to make dinner tonight? Just grab a frozen meal in the freezer section at the grocery store or better still, pick up a take-out chicken meal on the way home. Problem solved, right? Think again,
