8 Replacements for Soda - That Actually Taste Good!...Some kombucha is sweeter than others, so read the nutrition label to find the option with the lowest amount of sugar.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Outing With T2D...Ordering water instead of soda, sweetened tea, or juice will instantly cut down your sugar intake.... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Experimenting With New Ways to Enjoy My Morning Coffee...I started using artificial sweeteners and fat-free milk in my coffee. Artificial sweeteners were not for me. ... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What’s the Best Milk Alternative for Diabetes Management?...Some are sweeter than others, which may make it confusing to navigate a good option for diabetes management.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Knew There Could Be So Many Names for Sugar?...Some are sweeteners and some end in "-ose" (those are chemical names for sugars).... By Jill Knapp2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Seven Healthy Breakfast Ideas...Those who skip breakfast are more likely to eat more junk food, snack at night, drink sweetened beverages and are often overweight or obese.... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Small Steps Towards a Healthier You...Also, sugar-sweetened beverages can lead to weight gain, dental caries, and empty calorie intake.... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates – Dairy...Non-dairy additions to dairy foods, like fruit or sweeteners in yogurt, can make a huge difference in carbohydrate, and be aware that low fat or nonfat... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Make Your Favorite Coffee Diabetes-Friendly...Or experiment with zero-calorie sweeteners such as Stevia. ... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Give Your Carbs a Healthy Makeover - Part II...Try wholesome energy sources like rolled oats, ground flax seeds, dark chocolate, and nuts, sweetened with dates or raisins for long-lasting fuel to power... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
3 Processed Foods Where Sodium Sneaks Up On Us...Buy “low salt” or “no artificial” sweeteners of the above, read labels, and consider using hot sauce.... By Kelly Kunik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Too Many Choices in the Dairy Section? Types of Milk for Diabetes...It comes in all kinds of flavors, from unsweetened to sweetened, chocolate to vanilla.... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Sugar Alcohols?...Foods sweetened with sugar alcohols may allow people with diabetes to maintain better blood sugar control while still enjoying sweet treats in moderation... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living the Mediterranean Diet...But, through the eyes of a dietitian, most breakfast buffets in the U.S. are an impressive display of saturated fat and sweetened dough with an orange... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dining Out With Diabetes: My Game Plan...I don't drink sugary beverages with sweeteners because that throws off a carefully curated meal. So, soda is a big "NO" for me.... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Common Questions About Eating with Diabetes...This second group of sweeteners may cause gas and diarrhea.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Condiments - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly...“Honorable” mention goes to ketchup, which is most often sweetened with corn syrup (or high fructose corn syrup) to the tune of 5 grams carbohydrate per... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feel-Good Sugar Cookies...When adapting a recipe to include Stevia, be sure to follow the label directives since it tastes significantly sweeter than regular sugar.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Meet Some Less-Famous Starchy Vegetables...Parsnips look much like a yellowish, beige carrot, but they’re much sweeter with a natural nutty flavor.... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tiny Changes Add Up When it Comes to Eating Better...I’m not a soda or sweetened drink kinda gal, but I do drink coffee and I will sometimes have an alcoholic beverage with dinner.... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments