Tanya Zuckerbrot

Halloween Happiness: The Best Treats that won’t Spook your Blood Sugar  What is your favorite Halloween candy? Who doesn’t love Halloween? Dressing up, wearing costumes, and being someone you’re not just for one night - the fun never ends. And, lets not forget about all the free candy we get to eat too! So, you start with ...

What is your go-to meal to boost you mood and energy during the winter? It’s time for the clocks to roll back and the days to get shorter leaving us with a lack of sunlight and warm weather. In the midst of fall with winter fast approaching, here are some tools to help you manage your ...

What is your favorite fish recipe that fits in with your diabetes diet? Alaska, the state of high mountain peaks, many lakes and beautiful wildlife, officially became the 49th state of the United States on October 18, 1956. To celebrate Alaska’s anniversary into statehood I bring you my favorite diabetes friendly Alaskan recipes. You'll notice both ...

What is your child’s favorite lunch item? Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate and as a result, type 2 diabetes is no longer just for adults. That’s right, sad but true, more and more young people are now being diagnosed with this disease. To prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes in your children, as ...

What is your child’s favorite lunch item? Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate and as a result, type 2 diabetes is no longer just for adults. That’s right, sad but true, more and more young people are now being diagnosed with this disease. To prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes in your children, as ...

What is your family’s favorite meal to eat together? Ever heard the saying ‘the family that dines together stays together’? Well, it’s true and there are tons of other benefits from having regular family meals. In fact, Times Magazine points out that study after study shows that kids who eat regular family meals together are more ...

What’s your favorite Jewish holiday food? With Rosh Hashanah upon us, many Jewish holidays are right around the corner. Celebrating many of these holidays involve not only prayer but also eating specific foods, drinking alcohol and sometimes fasting. For people with diabetes, derailing from your regular diet and fasting can be a frightening idea. But before ...

What is your favorite type of soup? If you’re like me, nothing puts you more in the mood for warm, tasty soups than fall weather. Spending a day outside raking and playing in the leaves is the perfect way to take advantage of the crisp fall air and adding to a warm soup to the ...

What is your favorite way to cook mushrooms? With fall upon us, many of you are probably digging out your crock-pots and preparing for heartier meals like stews and soups. One ingredient contained in many fall dishes is mushrooms. Mushrooms have numerous health benefits, are low in carbohydrates, and are easy to add to a diabetes ...

Are you a finger-lickin’ good chicken eater or lip-smacking rib person? Labor Day is upon us and many of you are probably wondering how to get through the holiday without overindulging. For obvious reasons - like weight gain and blood sugar spikes, in addition to that super full feeling and indigestion, people with diabetes should not ...