Yogurt could be a nutritious part of any diet if it weren’t for all the hidden sugar that so many of them have! Choose a no added sugar yogurt for all the flavor and health benefits without the blood sugar spike with these top brands. If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve likely worried about…
Carrots have a bad rep as a high carb vegetable, but is that really true? Can you eat carrots without spiking blood sugar? Read on to find out! How many carbs are in carrots? Let’s take a quick look at the overall nutrition of carrots… One cup of chopped raw carrots provides: Carrots are also…
With so many sweeteners on the market, it can be confusing to know which kind is the best option. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to stevia vs monk fruit. This article will lay out the pros and cons of both sweetener options and help you decide which one is better for satisfying…
Whether you call them sea greens, edible algae, sea vegetables, or seaweed, these marine greens are a hot trend in the health space right now. But should you really be eating them? Find out everything you need to know about sea greens from where to buy them, to how to eat them, and the potential…
Are you confused about net carbs? Not sure what they mean or how to calculate them? Then you are in the right place because I am sharing with you everything you need to know about net carbs from how to calculate them to what they mean for blood sugar management. It’s important to start off…
Have you just been told you have prediabetes? Don’t panic. Read on to find out everything you need to know about managing this condition. Hearing the words ‘you have prediabetes’ can be scary. You might start wondering what does that mean? Do I have diabetes already? Am I destined to develop type 2 diabetes? Do…
Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in health and fitness. Some people swear by it, while others are skeptical of its benefits. In this blog post we will talk about one particular form of intermittent fasting called the 18:6 plan, what it is, and if it is right for you. What is the 18:6 intermittent…
People everywhere are talking about yakult, but what is this probiotic drink and is it healthy? Read on to find out if you should be drinking yakult or passing on this new trend. What is yakult? Yakult is a fermented dairy probiotic drink that was originally created in Japan in 1935. It has a sweet,…
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If you have diabetes, you are likely aware of how the importance of blood sugar levels. But what are normal blood sugar levels? And how does this vary between people with and without diabetes? If you want to know how to determine what your individual blood sugar goals should be, read on… Normal blood sugar…
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Stop avoiding bread and start enjoying it again! I’ve narrowed down the best bread for diabetics so you can confidently add bread back into your diabetes meal plan. If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve likely worried about whether or not you can eat bread and still manage your blood sugar. The popular belief that…