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More Thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet

More Thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet

by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDCES

The Mediterranean diet is thought to contribute to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. It is low in sugar, saturated fat and red meat and high in nuts, seafood, olive oil, dairy, and vegetables. As with any diet, there is more to...
5 Tips to Take from the Mediterranean Diet

5 Tips to Take from the Mediterranean Diet

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...
Spice it Up- It May Help Your Blood Glucose

Spice it Up- It May Help Your Blood Glucose

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...
What Diet Does the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Recommend?

What Diet Does the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Recommend?

by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES

As holiday season starts, diet is not a popular word.  But, when the New Year rolls around, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier.  I am asked about different diets all the time.  The problem with diets is that they...
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