Dietary Fiber Fiber supplements have been shown to enhance blood sugar control. This is no surprise when you consider that the diet of most Americans is low on fiber and high in saturated fat and sugar. The…
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Due to the various health problems that can occur in the body of a diabetic patient, there is a need to be rather careful with the diet plan adopted on a daily basis. Fruits And VeggiesAny food…
Diabetes is a disease that develops due to the problem with the hormone insulin produced by the pancreas. When this process is disrupted due to abnormalities there is insufficient control of the glucose in the blood and…
Besides the daily doses of insulin and a good exercise regiment, all food intake needs to be carefully monitored for a diabetic patient. All these efforts are to help control the blood glucose levels, thus the need…
Most diabetic patients are unaware of the extent the nutrition taken benefits or creates side effect for them. Therefore there is a need to ensure all nutritional supplements are taken with the approval of the consulting physician.…
Eating healthy means knowing the nutritional value of the foods we eat. Although once that only meant vitamins and minerals, we now have a new area: the glycemic index of carbohydrates.What this does is give us an…
While vegetables make up for essential eating, some foods come packed with a rich array of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and other nutrients that can help you in your battle to regulate your blood sugar.…
America and many parts of the world are deficient in many of the essential nutrients for vibrant health. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many other degenerative diseases are taking a toll on the health of millions around…
Birthday parties, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more are holidays and special occasions that are centered on food. For most people these are times to anticipate the celebration and the eating. For a diabetic it can be a…
Physical activity is recommended for any person to stay healthy. But for a diabetic it now only increases energy levels and can help maintain an ideal body weight it also helps to control blood sugars. But an…