These days we’re hearing a lot about the benefits of olive oil in cooking. But it’s only one of many plant-based healthier cooking oil options available to us. Here’s the scoop on why olive oil and several other healthy cooking oils are good to use in a diabetes meal plan.
Nutrition Planning
Turmeric and diabetes can be a healthy combination
If you’ve ever had curry dishes or sampled certain types of mustard, you’ve likely tried turmeric.
10 fruits and vegetables you can find year-round in Canada
Summer may seem like a distant memory these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your plate with some delicious, fruits and vegetables all the same. In fact, here are 10 home-grown fruits and vegetables available year-round in Canada.
Meals and snacks on the go for people with diabetes
Life gets so busy, and the temptation to pick up fast food while you’re working or on the run is appealing. However, while it takes a bit of time to prepare healthy foods to pack and go, the flavours and nutritional rewards are worth it!
Pre and probiotics – how they may help manage type 2 diabetes
When it comes to managing diabetes, there’s plenty of advice: eat fewer carbs, exercise more and lose weight if needed. If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard it all. But should probiotics also be a part of your management plan?
Carbohydrate content may differ in the same types of foods
Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that the human body requires in the largest amounts. This is because carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel, and are needed for organs and tissues to function properly.
