A report on American eating habits reveals that almost a quarter of the calories we consume come from nutrient-poor selections – better known as junk food. This clashes with the advice of many nutrition experts on how to eat more healthfully and control weight.
Whole grains have captured the attention of Americans like never before. One reason may be because a few popular weight loss diets direct dieters to replace refined grain products with whole-grain ones.
Cold soups have a long history. Many, like gazpacho, originated in Mediterranean countries with long, hot summers. But cold soups have been part of northern diets as well. Includes recipe for Minted Pea with Buttermilk Soup.
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?
Use this diabetic snack guide to make good snack choices for easier meal planning for diabetes. Includes diabetic snack recipes, tips, list of snacks and more.
January is prime soup season. A steaming pot of soup on a cold winter’s day warms the soul and nourishes the body. It will fill you up and fill your home with appealing fragrance. Includes recipe for Italian Lentil Stew.
Each Thanksgiving I offer the same timesaving advice: Roast a turkey breast rather than a full bird. Roasting a smaller breast yields the same amount of meat as a larger bird, and is far easier to handle.
Tips to help you put together the perfect, diabetic-friendly party for Saint Patrick’s Day, including a great Irish lamb stew recipe.
A full flavored quick bread made with ripe bananas and raisins. Cereal adds extra crunch and beneficial nutrients. Recipe for Banana Raisin Bread from our Breads recipe section.
Making delicious seafood dishes during Lent can be a snap with these tasty, easy to make fish recipes that the whole family can enjoy.
This listing of the best diabetes websites features hand-picked websites so you don’t have to worry about questionable content, ads and pop-ups. Diabetes websites for news, recipes, information, resources, blogs and more.
Peanuts are a big crop in the South, half of which go into peanut butter. Two southern peanut farmers have been elected president of the United States Thomas Jefferson and Jimmy Carter. Includes recipe for Chili with Peanuts.
How do lentils stack up nutritionally and are they safe for a diabetic diet? See what this ancient legume offers, learn how to cook lentils and try this top-rated recipe that uses green or brown lentils.
Top podiatrists offer the following tips for helping maintain healthy feet and avoiding complications.
