How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

Ask anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes what they want to know about first and it will always be “what can I eat?”  This is a confusing and frustrating question even if you are not newly diagnosed with diabetes. The most important thing to remember is that one size...
How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

Join the “Choose a New Whole Grain” Challenge

What do Amaranth, Millet, Rye, and Kamut have in common? They are all types of whole grains, the same as whole wheat, brown or wild rice, and even popcorn. The US Dietary Guidelines (1) and the Clinical Guidelines for Diabetes Care (2), both point out the need to...
How to Choose the Right Eating Plan

Exploring the Best Fruits for Blood Sugar Control

Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that can be eaten. In the Choose MyPlate Food Guide that depicts the recommendations of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (1), it is suggested that at least half your plate should be made up of fruits and...