Diabetes

Prune Juice Hot Toddy Mocktail Recipe: The Perfect Winter Mocktail!

Prune Juice Hot Toddy Mocktail Recipe: The Perfect Winter Mocktail!

I love a good mocktail all year round, but when the temperature drops, I want a hot drink to warm me up. And that’s why this prune juice hot toddy mocktail is my new favorite recipe. While the holidays may be over, there’s still plenty of things to feel good about and this prune juice…

The Health Benefits of Matta Rice: Everything You Need to Know

The Health Benefits of Matta Rice: Everything You Need to Know

If you haven’t heard of matta rice, you will definitely want to. This red parboiled rice, also known as Palakkadan matta, may offer some exciting health benefits. Plus, it adds a unique flavor to meals without any extra culinary skills required. Read on to learn all about matta rice and how it may benefit your…

The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

Did you know that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes doubles your risk of developing heart disease? Over time, high blood sugar levels can put stress on the cardiovascular system, damaging blood vessels and increasing the chances of developing conditions like atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. While these are not direct symptoms of type 2 diabetes,…

Found Weight Loss Review: Is the Found Weight Loss Program Right for You?

Found Weight Loss Review: Is the Found Weight Loss Program Right for You?

Did you know the average adult trying to rein in weight gain has tried 126 diets in their lifetime?! And as shocking as that statistic is, it is even more shocking to realize that all of those attempts at weight loss failed in the end. This solidifies that long-term weight loss is not as simple…

Is Sucralose Safe? Here’s What Dietitians Say

Is Sucralose Safe? Here’s What Dietitians Say

One of the biggest questions I get asked as a dietitian is ‘how can I eat fewer calories without giving up the foods I love?’ It’s a great question and usually the answer involves discussing ways to reduce added sugars in the diet. And that’s where the conversation around the zero-calorie sweetener sucralose begins. Is…

10 Diabetes-Friendly Vegan Dessert Recipes

10 Diabetes-Friendly Vegan Dessert Recipes

Try one of these 10 delicious low-carb and diabetes-friendly vegan dessert recipes for a sweet and tasty treat that’s good for you and your blood sugar! What makes a vegan dessert diabetes-friendly? While plant-based or vegan foods often have many nutrition benefits, these labels don’t always indicate healthfulness or that the food is healthy for…