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Filling your shaker with a low-salt or salt-free alternative can definitely help you cut back on sodium, especially if you’re the type who tends to use the shaker at every meal.
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Some foods — including cereals, pastas, and grains — can be low in sugar but fairly high in carbohydrates, and too many carbohydrates can quickly raise your blood sugar.
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If you’ve been to an Italian restaurant recently, you know that you can expect far more than a tennis ball’s worth of pasta with your marinara sauce.
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Some sugar substitutes, including saccharin and aspartame, are man-made chemicals. Others, such as sucralose, are modified versions of real sugar.
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Balancing your plate is a great first step toward a healthier diet.
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Eating several small meals throughout the day rather than two or three big ones can help keep your blood sugar stable.
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Low glycemic index foods include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In general, the more fiber in a food, the lower the glycemic index.
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