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,…
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…
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…
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…