Sometimes battling blood sugar issues can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. Days when despite your very best efforts, the numbers on your meter won’t budge. Or worse, they keep rising. Don’t lose hope; you can get those numbers moving in the right direction again. And it won’t require a ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:November 14, 2017
UPDATED:October 31, 2017
Lower blood sugar by eating foods you’ll LOVE! (Stop spikes!)
When you’re diabetic and forced to give up some of your favorite foods, it’s frustrating. Heck, some days deciding what to eat can feel more like you’re navigating a minefield than making a choice about a meal. But if you believe avoiding blood sugar spikes, and bringing your blood sugar numbers ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 16, 2017
The diabetes busting superfood you’re NOT eating
Maybe you’ve spotted them in the produce section and wondered what they were. Or perhaps you’ve never seen or heard of broccoli sprouts before. Either way if you’re concerned about blood sugar, it’s time to add them to your shopping list. Because researchers say this superfood could be a powerful ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 14, 2017
3 “forbidden foods” that DON’T raise your diabetes risk
Maybe you’re carrying around a little extra junk in your trunk. Perhaps type 2 diabetes runs in your family. Or your doctor may have even told you you’re already pre-diabetic. But whatever the reason, you’re concerned about your blood sugar. And hoping to dodge a diabetes diagnosis, you’ve ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 29, 2017
6 diabetes superfoods you should be eating
Making good choices about what to eat is both one of the most important decisions you can make for your health, and the hardest. After all, the phrase “you are what you eat” may be a cliché, but it’s also true. And when you have type 2 diabetes, your diet becomes even more important. What you ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 9, 2017
5 incredible pistachio benefits
Almonds and walnuts get a lot of attention for their health benefits these days. And as a cancer fighter, Brazil nuts are having their moment in the sun too. But there’s one tasty nut that has managed to stay mostly off the healthy foods radar: pistachios. Because although pistachios are popular, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 19, 2017
Health benefits that make beets hard to beat
We’re hearing more and more about superfoods these days. And for good reason. Superfoods such as kale, broccoli, blueberries and salmon bring an extra big boost of nutrition, and benefits, to the dining table. Perhaps you’ve even started adding some of them to your own diet. (We hope so!) But ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 19, 2017
The supplements every diabetic should consider taking
There’s no doubt that diet and exercise need to be at the top of your list for managing your diabetes. But your efforts don’t need to end there. You can also use science-backed supplements to help give you the edge in your battle against rising blood sugar and its impact on your health. In ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 9, 2017
5 habits that secretly sabotage your blood sugar
If you’re diabetic, or have pre-diabetes, you don’t need me to tell you how important blood sugar control is. Keeping that number in the golden zone is a daily challenge. And it’s frustrating when you feel like you’re making your best effort, but still not making any headway. Well I’ve got good ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 29, 2017
6 things to know before you try coconut vinegar
You probably already know we’re huge fans of coconut around here. We’ve often written about the versatility of this tropical seed. For example a fistful of unsweetened coconut flakes makes a delicious snack. You can create your own healthy “trail mix” by combining a few of your favorite nuts with ... Read More ›
