Mom was Right! Berries Can Help Diabetes
I used to hate blueberries, and my mother is to blame. Let me explain. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 7, she…
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Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Rachel Hollis once said, “The best way to celebrate the holidays is with some delicious food.” I agree. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Las Posadas, and Boxing Day are a few of the upcoming winter festivities featuring delicious food. You want to celebrate them, of course, but you also want to keep your blood sugar levels stable. According to the American Diabetes Association, the most important thing about…
Can Diabetics Eat Candy?
With Halloween right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “As a diabetic, can I eat candy?” The good news is that you…
Allulose, the Sweetener that May Lower After-Dinner Blood Sugar Levels
Allulose (d-allulose, psicose, and d-psicose) is a natural sugar found in figs, raisins, maple syrup, and molasses. The FDA states it is GRAS (generally…
The Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics and How They Help With Glycemic Control
You’ve probably heard about or seen kimchi and kombucha. They are probiotics, beneficial bacteria found in foods that protect you from harmful bacteria and…
Using Acidic Foods to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
While sugar can increase blood sugar levels, the opposite of sugar, sour foods can lower blood sugar levels. Foods and condiments such as lemons,…