We all know how important blood sugar regulation is when you have type 2 diabetes… For people with diabetes, the terms glycemic index and glycemic load are probably pretty familiar. However, there is often some confusion about the difference between glycemic load vs index and how each of these measures comes into play for diabetes…
Do you love eating pasta, but don’t love all the carbs that come with it? I’ve rounded up the best lower-carb pasta alternatives that you can enjoy without spiking your blood sugar. You can also check out my favorite brands to try! This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through…
There’s a new sweetener in town. It looks and tastes just like sugar, without the carbs. And it might just be the new best friend for many people with diabetes. It’s called allulose and here’s everything you need to know about. This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through one…
Confused about the best foods to feed your baby? You aren’t alone. Even as a dietitian, I found starting solids with my little ones to be overwhelming at times. Which is why I wanted to share one of my favorite first foods with you – muskmelon! You might not have considered it before, but muskmelon…
Everywhere you look there is pumpkin something staring back at you right now. But if you are working to manage your blood sugar, you are probably wondering ‘is pumpkin good for diabetes?’ Don’t worry… I am here to share everything you need to know about pumpkin and blood sugar. If you are a pumpkin fan,…
All of those sweet juicy melons at the grocery store might have you asking “is muskmelon good for diabetes?” You aren’t alone! There’s a lot of confusion with sweet fruits and blood sugar management, and I’m here to set the record straight. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had diabetes for some…
You’ve heard ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’, but what if you have diabetes? Do apples and diabetes mix? I’m diving into the research so that you can feel confident eating apples on a diabetic diet. There’s just something about a juicy, crispy apple that’s irresistible, but should you be resisting it if…
If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen someone raving about celery juice benefits. Many claim that it’s a miracle drink or a ‘cure-all’ for many health conditions, but what does the science say? Should we really all be guzzling down cup after cup of green juice each day or is this…
Another day, another fad weight loss diet… Doesn’t it seem like there is a new trendy “must-try” diet everywhere you look? Well here’s another one… have you heard about the newest trend: the boiled egg diet? Are eggs really the secret to weight loss? Let’s get down to the science and dive into how this…
Protein coffee, or proffee, is a hot trend right now, but is adding protein to your coffee really beneficial? Let’s take a look at what it is, how to make it, and whether or not protein coffee is beneficial to your health (especially when it comes to managing blood sugar). What is protein coffee or…