Is Ezekiel Bread Good for People With Diabetes?
Ezekiel bread is popular because people see it as an unusually wholesome bread option. What are the benefits for people with diabetes? Most sliced bread out there is made of highly refined flour, and often contains added sugar and hidden oils. For those of us with diabetes, such bread can cause glucose spikes and can […]
7 Ideas For a Low Carb Breakfast
Two years ago, I started a low-carb diet to lose weight. I ate around 55-80 grams of carbohydrates per day and dropped weight faster than I could have imagined. Now, I’m not a big person by any means, but these recipes are enough to satisfy even the biggest appetite. Bacon and eggs. Sure, this one’s […]
7 Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day
Low-carb breakfasts can take a bit of planning, but there are some delicious options. Here are seven low-carb breakfast recipes to put on your radar. Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl From Sugar-Free Mom: “What exactly is a smoothie bowl? Basically taking your traditional smoothie in a glass to another level. Instead of sipping it, you enjoy […]
Easy Blueberry Chia Pudding
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. The most delicious way to start your day, this Blueberry Chia Pudding is made with just four simple ingredients. It’s super creamy and lightly sweet, with lots of blueberry flavor and just a hint of lemon. Best of all, it’s Paleo, Vegan, and naturally gluten friendly! About the Recipe Now […]
Men’s Health: Abdominal Fat and Why it Matters if You Have Diabetes
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Constance Brown-Riggs Abdominal fat in men – also called a “beer belly” or “belly fat” – is common in many people; it can lead to health complications and make it harder to manage diabetes. Learn what causes excess fat buildup in this area and how […]
Does Turmeric (Curcumin) Help People with Diabetes?
Turmeric is among the trendiest health ingredients out there. Influencers are now blending raw or powdered turmeric, an ingredient long reputed to have medicinal properties, into smoothies and lattes and all manner of other recipes. Curcumin, turmeric’s signature component, has a gorgeous yellow color and several positive health effects; it’s also popular as a supplement. […]
A1C Results Can Be Inaccurate: What You Should Know
If you have diabetes, you’re probably already familiar with hemoglobin A1C. This measure, which requires a blood draw, is an estimate of your average blood sugar levels over the past several months. While we have many diabetes numbers to think about, A1C tends to be the one that doctors care about most. That’s because most […]
3-Ingredient Low-Carb Hot Chocolate: Mmmm
This content originally appeared on TCOYD: Taking Control of Your Diabetes. Republished with permission. Did you know that a regular coffee shop hot chocolate can easily have 400 calories, 40 grams of carbs and 40 grams of sugar? Delicious, but yowza! Be your own barista and give this one a try — it’s under 200 […]
Can You Reverse Diabetic Retinopathy?
You’ve got diabetic retinopathy. Is it reversible? Can you undo the damage that’s already been done? “It depends,” says Ben Szirth, PhD. Szirth is the director of applied vision research and ophthalmic telemedicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “Dr. Ben” has volunteered countless hours of his life to people with diabetes, conducting free eye […]
How to Eat Pizza with Diabetes
Pizza may be the single most challenging food for people with diabetes — especially if you use insulin with every meal. Here’s the problem: When you eat any food that’s packed with both fat and carbs, the fat slows down the absorption of those carbs, making the glucose rise more unpredictable. If you want more […]