Our series on navigating the grocery store takes us to the milk and milk products aisle, another important food group for healthy eating.
Diet and Fitness Articles
10 foods to avoid at breakfast
Did you know that some breakfast foods can be downright detrimental to your blood sugar levels first thing in the morning when you have diabetes?
Carb counting: a meal planning solution that offers flexibility
Carbohydrate counting or “carb counting,” is a meal planning technique for managing blood glucose levels that is based on the premise that carbohydrate-containing foods have the greatest effect on blood glucose compared to foods that contain mainly protein or fat.
Eating to prevent diabetes
Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar to you or someone you know. You go to the doctor for a routine checkup and you’re told that your blood sugar is a bit high and if you\re not careful you could end up with diabetes.
10 diabetes superfoods that you should know about
These 10 diabetes superfoods can help you control your blood glucose levels, lose weight or maintain a healthy weight and prevent heart disease.
Exercise and blood sugar control
When you exercise, your heart beats a little faster and you breathe a little harder. As well, your muscles use more glucose. Over time, all of these factors can help lower your blood sugar levels. It also makes the insulin in your body work better.
