Nutrition Information

Nearly everyone knows about the dietary risks of summertime cookouts; the menu tends to be loaded with items that are high in fat, high in calories, and full of grease.

Grill Veggies

SpicesDiabetic-friendly food does not have to be bland. Anyone who has ever sampled many store-bought Diabetic-friendly foods may have the impression that the low-sugar items are tasteless and unfulfilling. However, Diabetic-friendly food does not have to be bland at all.

Spring is upon us and as we start to contemplate our springtime vacation plans, it is important to keep in mind that time away from the normal healthy routine does not have to equal unhealthy choices. Whether you are planning to take a Spring Break vacation with your kids, or have simply scheduled in a long weekend or two, read through our tips for making the most of your Spring Break.

Beach FunGet in the Water

1. Chicken nuggets = Protein

Chicken NuggetsChicken nuggets are a poor choice if you are looking to add protein to your diet. In fact, not only are chicken nuggets often fried and loaded with grease, but they also contain high amounts of corn starch when they are made at most fast food establishments.

Valentine’s Day is one of the hardest holidays through which to stay on track. After all, the holiday is characterized by offering sweet things to your sweetheart…and receiving sweet things from your sweetheart. However, Diabetics, especially Type 1 Diabetics, need to be careful about accepting sugary surprises from their loved ones next week.

It has been five weeks since you made your 2008 New Year’s Resolution. How’s progress? Whether your resolution involves losing weight, managing your Diabetes better, or changing your lifestyle, remember, that when it comes to properly managing your Diabetes, your mental and physical health are both important. Therefore, sticking to that resolution might be your ticket to properly managing your overall health.

Buddy Up

With the Holiday Season quickly approaching, it’s time to start looking for tips and strategies that can help make this season tasty, even if you or your loved ones have special nutritional needs. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Reduce Glucose

Some energy drinks are made with vitamins. Energy DrinksOne of the latest trends in energy drinks is the infusion of Vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 is supposed to help boost the metabolism and increase energy levels. However, it is important to note that the benefits of taking vitamins have never been fully proven by researchers to be effective.

Many people living with diabetes avoid eating sugar, using guidelines like cutting out refined sugar in the form of candy, white bread, and desserts. In place of sugar, many choose to use artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame and Splenda®.

However, anecdotal reports indicate serious health issues, such as tumors and liver problems for using common sugar alternatives. Often repeated concerns about the side effects of the chemical structure of sweeteners versus natural or herbal substances confuse consumers. People living with diabetes struggle with choices that are best for their health and their future.