Springtime Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Learn all about asparagus and try this recipe for Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Shrimp.
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Xylitol and Diabetes
What is xylitol and is it safe for diabetics? Learn how many carbs and calories xylitol has, what it is, how to use it and more.
Fall Produce Guide: What’s in Season, Nutritional Info and Diabetic Recipes to Try.
Find out which fruits and vegetables are available through November and into December, plus how much is in a serving and what the nutritional info is to help make meal planning easier.
Living with Diabetes: 6 Tips for Making Healthy Eating Choices
Learning how to eat right is an major part of controlling your diabetes and these tips on healthy eating can help.
Learn How to Make Smart Protein Choices When Meal Planning for Diabetes
Learn how to make smart choices with protein foods, how to vary your protein choices, what to look for on the food label and more.
Sweet Potatoes: A Super Food for Diabetics?
While we all know the importance of including vegetables in meals, we can get pretty bored with the same lineup of veggies. If that’s the case with you, consider preparing sweet potatoes!
Preschool Kids Know What They Like: Salt, Sugar and Fat
A child’s taste preferences begin at home and most often involve salt, sugar and fat. And, researchers say, young kids learn quickly what brands deliver the goods.
Eggs Can Be Eggsellent
Puns may be the lowest form of humor, but eggs can be an excellent source of important nutrients and health-protective substances. Includes recipe for Tomato Egg Nests with Spinach Bruschetta.
Glycemic Index: How Helpful in Promoting Long-Term Health?
Foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed more slowly, causing a more gradual rise in blood sugar and preventing rapid spikes in insulin levels.
Children May Have Cholesterol Problems, Too
High cholesterol levels are not just found in adults. Children may have high cholesterol, too, even without being overweight. Over years, cholesterol overload has similar hazards as in adults – clogged arteries and injury to the heart.
Pizza: Your Choices Make the Difference
Americans love pizza — but can you guess how many calories are in each slice? Is it 150, 320, or maybe even 530? Depending on the type of pizza and size of the slice, all of these answers are right.
Zero Trans Fat: Does It Mean It’s Healthy?
When you see a food labeled zero trans fat, can you automatically assume it’s a better choice? Not so fast…
Coenzyme Q10: Should You Take This Supplement?
You may have heard claims that the supplement coenzyme Q10 can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system and improve certain heart diseases. There are also claims it can help fight cancer, Parkinson’s disease, wrinkles, diabetes, gum diseases and many other problems.
Sodium: Questions Remain
After many years of study, researchers now say that sodium may influence the blood pressure and heart health of some people more than others. Meanwhile, research has raised questions about how sodium consumption may affect two other serious health concerns: stomach cancer and osteoporosis.
