Meeting Carbohydrates - Starchy VegetablesPlants are carbohydrate factories. Plants take the carbon dioxide we breathe out, mix with water, add energy from sunlight, and produce sugars...reactionscomments
Can a Low Carbohydrate Diet Help?When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2...reactions1comment
Building a Better BreakfastStarting your day off right way is absolutely critical to managing your diabetes—in fact, it should be part of a healthy diet...reactionscomments
Budget-Friendly Healthy EatingWith a family of five plus one on the way, I pride myself on our monthly food budget. It’s taken a few...reactions2comments
A Tasty Day of Medi Meals (1600 – 1800 kcal)From fresh fish and juicy tomatoes to olive oil and gooey cheese– the Mediterranean Diet is arguably the most mouthwatering way to...reactionscomments
Mediterranean Diet Made SimpleHave you been looking to make a change in how you eat? Are you tired of reusing the same recipes week after...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates – DairyMost dietary carbohydrate comes from plants – sugars and syrup, fruits, grains, starchy vegetables, and beans, for example. But there is one...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - GrainsIn nutrition terms, the word “grain” usually refers to the seeds of grasses – but, not always. Wheat, rice, barley, rye and...reactionscomments
Microwave Cooking: Eating Healthy with (Mostly) Packaged FoodsI freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I...reactionscomments
Moderate Eating During the Holidays: It Is PossibleLike everyone else in the U.S., we wrapped up Thanksgiving over here, and I have to say, I’ve come a long way...reactionscomments
National Eat Your Vegetables DayCelebrating National Eat Your Veggies Day is a great and healthy way to get your veggies on! We know that fresh veggies...reactionscomments
Nuts for Fewer Calories?For many of us, especially if we are watching our body weight, it is music to our ears when we hear the...reactionscomments
The Power of ProteinHigh protein foods were definitely on display at this year’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, a gathering of more than 9,000...reactionscomments
Protein Anyone?Protein rich foods have long been respected for their nutrient density. More recently protein has received attention for its potential to assist...reactionscomments
Protein Power Up: Savory Snacks You’ll Love!Sometimes snacks are needed to keep you energized throughout the day! Some people even eat 4-5 snack-meals instead of 3 larger meals...reactionscomments
Restaurant Eating: How to Choose Healthier OptionsDo you feel like you are making a healthy choice when you go out to eat? If you answered “no” chances are...reactions4comments
Seven Healthy Breakfast IdeasMany of us have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; however, many of us do not take...reactionscomments
Simple and Healthy EggsI have a few super, simple and healthy egg based meals that I keep on the cue so for those times I...reactionscomments
Small Appliances For Healthy EatingThis may seem like an odd post to put on Type2Diabetes.com. I think it’s important to talk about how to make healthy...reactions10comments
Tiny Changes Add Up When it Comes to Eating BetterEver been on a crash diet? I have. Here are some extreme changes I tried to make with my eating habits over...reactions2comments