Is Corn Good for Diabetes?
Corn is a sweet vegetable that many of us enjoy – buttering up an ear and biting down on the juicy sweetness is certainly a treat. But is corn good for diabetes? It’s a question that comes …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 3/19/18
Every week we deliver delicious blood sugar friendly inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. The menu is for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you …
Popcorn for Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Yes or No Snack?
If you love your crunchy snacks, you may be wondering whether replacing crisps for popcorn is better for diabetes and prediabetes. That’s a great question. Unfortunately, the answer is probably …
Chips for Diabetes: A Yes or No Food?
That lovely crunch of chips that makes them so incredibly moreish. Oh yes, we all agree that chips/crisps are a food that’s hard to say no to. And for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 3/12/18
Every week we deliver blood sugar friendly inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 3/5/18
Every week we deliver blood sugar friendly inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). …
Benefits of Aloe Vera for Diabetes
You’re about to discover that aloe vera may be a beneficial companion for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. In fact, aloe vera is considered a ‘functional food’ as it …
Psyllium Husk for Diabetes: Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Lowering Effects
Blood sugar and cholesterol are two very important health indicators that we all need to take care of. And these become especially important to people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. …
Sweet Potato for Diabetes: High Carb, High Blood Sugar?!
While we’d love to say eat sweet potatoes, they’re great for diabetes! The sad truth is, sweet potato is a high carb food and that basically equals high blood sugar for you. That’s …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 2/26/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Best Pasta For Diabetes
We ALL love pasta, right?! It’s one of those foods that is such a comfort food. And because it is such a comfort food, it is VERY easy to over eat it! Seriously…it is easy to eat an enormous …
Brown Rice vs White Rice for Diabetes
Being a staple food in the diet, you may be wondering whether rice is good or bad for diabetes. Or if brown rice is better than white rice. These are great questions to ask, so let’s explore the …
Can Cinnamon Lower Blood Sugar?
Cinnamon for diabetes – perhaps you’ve browsed over some info that suggests it’s beneficial for lowering blood sugar or to use for various other aspects of diabetes treatment – that’s what …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 2/19/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 2/12/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure: What’s the Connection?
Diabetes and high blood pressure share an intricate relationship. Diabetes puts you at greater risk of high blood pressure and vice versa. The major problem is you can’t feel high blood pressure …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 2/5/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Heart Disease and Diabetes
As a person with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’ve probably heard that you’re at greater risk of heart disease. And it certainly is true. So today we’re talking with …
The Dangers of Leaving Your Type 2 Diabetes Uncontrolled
You’re sitting at the doctors office with the bad news of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis and you vaguely remember the doctor saying something about the risks of being uncontrolled. At a time like …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 1/29/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Eating for Type 2 Diabetes TREATMENT – Different to Diabetes Prevention
You know… it’s really interesting because when you read information online that’s meant to be for type 2 diabetes treatment, it’s often based on evidence for diabetes …
Is Type 2 Diabetes Curable?
The thought of a ‘doomed’ life living with type 2 diabetes, is something that overwhelms many people. After all, you get told diabetes is a progressive disease, that you’re eventually going to get …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 1/22/18
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 1/15/18
As a member, every week we deliver inspiration to your inbox on Thursdays 5PM ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 lunches, …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 1/8/18
As a member, every week we deliver inspiration to your inbox on Thursdays 9AM EST. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Select from 4 …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 1/1/18
Today we officially kick off our new weekly diabetic meal planning service. When you sign up as a Meal Plans Member, every week we’ll deliver delicious low carb inspiration to your inbox on …
Okra and Type 2 Diabetes
Okra is an interesting vegetable because, depending on where you live, you may eat it every single day or you may have never heard of it in your life! This green pod vegetable is widely consumed in …
Apple Cider Vinegar for Diabetes
In your endeavors to learn more about managing your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, you may have heard that apple cider vinegar (ACV) can provide some assistance to you. And it’s true. …
Diabetic Desserts: Blood Sugar Safe Recipes To Enjoy
Diabetic desserts. Are there safe and delicious sweet treaties you can have without impacting blood sugar levels too much? The answer is yes! But, that sweet creamy flavored ice cream full of added …
Low Carb Diabetic Chocolate Mousse
Since we were just talking about chocolate recently, it seemed like a good idea to share a simple diabetic chocolate mousse recipe that’s not filled with sugar and you can safely eat. Yes, this …
Essential Facts About Chocolate for Diabetes
The rich indulgent mouth feel of chocolate is something you either love or truly adore. So with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering, can chocolate still be a part of your diet? The …
Science-Backed Herbal Remedies for Diabetes and Prediabetes
We hear a lot of hype about herbal remedies and their miraculous powers to treat every ailment, including the various benefits offered for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. And while …
Herbal Tea for Diabetes
There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a cup of hot herbal tea to calm the nerves and soothe the belly. But more than that, the many health benefits herbal tea provides is one very …
What to Eat on a Vegetarian Diabetes Diet
Skipping the animal products to eat a plant-based diet, is of course, your personal choice. But when it comes to a vegetarian diabetes diet, there are some important things you need to know to ensure …
Pineapple for Diabetes: Not a Great Match for Blood Sugar Control
Is there any fruit more distinctive-looking than the pineapple? Interestingly, it was named for its resemblance to a pine cone. And though it’s spiky, crazy-looking exterior can be harmful if …
Is Watermelon Good for Diabetes?
It’s common to think that fruit and fruit juice is “healthy.” And because of that, a common question we get is: Is watermelon good for diabetes? While it’s true that fresh …
Bananas for Diabetes: Good or Bad?
Bananas for diabetes. Are you curious to know whether they are a good or bad fruit to include in your diet? Glad you asked. Because while eating bananas are commonly thought of as being a …
Lemon/ Lime and Type 2 Diabetes
Sweets and salty treats may be tasty, but there’s nothing like a little sour kick to brighten up any day! That’s where superstar sisters lemon and lime come in. These two citrus fruits originated in …
Type 2 Diabetes Statistics Around the World
Type 2 diabetes statistics worldwide continue to mount to epidemic proportions. And it’s fair to say that type 2 diabetes is now one of the most common chronic diseases around the globe. And if …
Easy Diabetic Friendly Low Carb Green Bean Casserole Recipe
If you look around for a green bean casserole recipe, you’ll find many contain all sorts of ingredients from condensed milk, to cream of mushroom soup, to bread crumbs, and more. And while all …