Nutrition

Cookbooks for People with Diabetes
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
When shopping for a cookbook, people with diabetes should think about what kinds of foods they really like to eat
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Creatine
- NUTRITION
What is creatine? Creatine is a natural compound that works like a gas pump for your muscles. The fuel from which muscle cells
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Diabetes: Are Salt Substitutes Safe?
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
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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Diabetes: Cooking Tips
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
If you want to saute onions or vegetables, use small amounts of healthy fats such as olive oil or canola oil instead of butter, margarine, or vegetable oils.
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Diabetes: Good Fats and Bad Fats
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
The fats found in fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados, and other foods can boost your HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which helps clear bad cholesterol out of the blood.
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Diabetes: Lowering Your Glycemic Index
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
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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Diabetes: Portion Sizes
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
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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Diabetes: Reading Food Labels
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
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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Diabetes: What Does a Healthy Plate Look Like?
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
Balancing your plate is a great first step toward a healthier diet.
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Diet and Diabetes
- DIABETES, NUTRITION
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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