by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
If there is one, clear message for people with diabetes it’s to limit sugar intake. Let’s be honest, we all like the taste of sweet. So, to get that sweet taste without added calories many people try sugar substitutes. Cutting calories and avoiding carbs...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Potatoes, corn, and peas get a bad rap because they’re starchy vegetables. People fear that they will gain weight and spike glucose by eating these foods. Vegetables are not high in protein or fat but loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Have you ever thought that how you prepare food changes the nutrients? We try to eat healthy foods, but it’s important to know how to prepare them as well. The food group I am always encouraging people with diabetes to eat more of is vegetables. According to...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
While there isn’t a diet that works for everyone with diabetes, there is a diet that has healthy practices we could all adopt. For 2019, US News and World Report named the Mediterranean Diet as the Best Diet Overall and the Best Diet for Diabetes. ADA also gives...
by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDCES
If you are someone with diabetes, the spice cabinet may actually help you with improving your blood glucose. Research shows that common herbs and spices, likely ones you already have in your kitchen, may have some health benefits including reducing inflammation and...
