Children Are Happy With Toys or Candy at Halloween
Children are just as likely to choose a small toy as candy when offered both on Halloween, according to a Yale study.
Children are just as likely to choose a small toy as candy when offered both on Halloween, according to a Yale study.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been making sensational nutritional headlines recently, which seems to be at odds with health news about fat intake. What are these fatty acids?
What’s the best way to clean out your refrigerator? How do you know what is still good? What is still safe to eat? Find out now!
Peanut butter’s gotten a bad rap, up until now. Nutritionists and health researchers are just learning that peanut butter is a good source of protein, fiber, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and even phytochemicals!
The goal of any dietary plan is to maintain levels of glucose in the blood. Therefore, foods rich in simple sugars – candy, cookies, sugary snacks and non-diet sodas – must be limited. A healthful, varied diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the best way of ensuring overall health for your child.
What is the safe temperature when cooking turkey? Find out here! Plus, check out our special Thanksgiving food and cooking section dedicated to diabetics!
One of life’s greatest culinary treats is the taste of a fresh, juicy tomato ripe off the vine from your bountiful home garden. When you add the fresh green peas, zucchini, green beans and summer squash, you have a real summer smorgasbord of both great taste and nutrition.
As the temperature climbs, so does the incidence of foodborne illness. According to the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Fight BAC! campaign, there are four simple steps people can take to keep themselves safe and enjoy the warmer weather.
While people are mostly thinking about all the sugar in the Halloween candy being handed out, there is another important question that they don’t always know the answer to: Is it safe for people living with diabetes to drink alcohol?
Fresh herbs are readily available in most markets these days, and they are always nice to use. But they can be expensive, and they have a short live span. Moreover, you have to buy a good-size bunch when your recipe may call for just a few sprigs. So it is important to store fresh herbs carefully and use them up – they always add something special to eggs or a salad.
Tips to help you put together the perfect, diabetic-friendly party for Saint Patrick’s Day, including a great Irish lamb stew recipe.
This year, turn those soon-to-be slumping pumpkins into homemade pumpkin puree and make a great snack by roasting the seeds.
While making smart food choices is a big part of diabetic meal planning, smart cooking methods play a huge role in how healthy the finished product is. Even the healthiest foods can be turned into a nutritional nightmare based solely on the way you cook them…