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If you want to change a very ordinary meal into an exceptional diabetes-friendly serving, without adding in sugar or carbohydrates, then try cooking with herbs -- a cheap and easy way to spice up any dish. Not only can herbs enhance your food, but they also have well-known healing qualities, giving you the best of ...

With diabetes comes a host of complications such as yeast infections triggered by high blood sugar levels, skin conditions, a lower immune system and more. What if there was a food you could eat to help decrease these diabetes complications? There might be. It’s called probiotics. Here’s a look. What are Probiotics? Probiotics are "good bacteria" ...

Its no secret that with diabetes you need to follow a closely monitored diet with limited carbohydrates and sugar in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. A healthy diet not only helps you better manage your disease, but also helps you feel good. If you have type 2, you may even be able to ...

A little bean goes a long way especially for people with diabetes. Beans are low in fat and calories while being a great source of protein, fiber, folate, and antioxidants. The winning combination of protein and fiber, found in beans, keeps you feeling full and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Beans have been associated with many health ...

As most of you know children are notoriously fussy eaters and with diabetes it is important that they eat a healthy diet all the time to keep their blood sugar levels in check. With school starting back up in a few weeks you may be worried about what they're eating in the lunchroom. Packing their ...

Yes, it’s true. You can lose weight by eating more! The secret is adding the right foods to your diet that fill you up without filling you out. For people with diabetes, these foods must also fit in with your diabetes diet plan and you should be sure to keep a close watch on your blood ...

July is a great month. Why? Because not only is it National Grilling Month, but also National Ice Cream Day happens to be the third Sunday of July (this year July 17th). What better way to celebrate summer than with a cookout followed by ICE CREAM! For people with diabetes, enjoying a bit of dessert ...

It is common for people everywhere to want to lose a few pounds - that's why fad diets gain so much popularity. For someone with diabetes, it may be imperative to your health to maintain a healthy weight or lose a few extra pounds. However, if you have diabetes you need to be careful with ...

Everyone loves a potluck dinner party; it’s half the work and twice the fun. Unfortunately, a plate filled with typical potluck fare is usually twice the calories and no good for a diabetes diet. This Fourth of July make Uncle Sam proud, and let your guests know that you’re throwing a waistline friendly party for ...

Whether at the park, on the beach, on a family bike ride or at an outdoor concert, a family picnic is a great way to spend time together. Unfortunately, traditional picnic foods like fried chicken, dips, and mayonnaise-based salads can wreak havoc on anyone’s health especially someone with diabetes. With a little modification, you can ...