I Tried to Eat Only 25 Grams of Sugar a Day, Here’s What I Learned...However, I am not a soda-drinker, and I don’t eat sweetened yogurts, so I thought keeping my intake to 25 grams or less per day would be pretty easy.... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 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
Preparing for Festive Feasts: Strategies for a Healthy Holiday Season...Sweetened beverages like soda and iced tea quickly add up in calories and can quickly spike blood sugar.... By Keith Crear2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
8 Diabetes-Friendly Desserts!...They are naturally sweetened by adding dates, and you would never know there are chickpeas in them!... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breakfast: Start the Day with Type 2 Diabetes Meal Prep...These low-carb recipes often use an alternative to wheat flour, like almond or coconut flour, and alternative sweeteners in place of sugar, honey, or molasses... By Corinna Santa Ana4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ways to Keep the Weight off in 2018!...Trying to switch away from sugar-sweetened beverages? Pick up a travel mug with your favorite logo or a fancy insulated water bottle.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Diabetes Once You’ve Left Your Doctor’s Office (Part 2)...Many sugar free foods are still very high in total carbohydrate content and may be sweetened with sugar alcohols which may cause painful gastric unpleasantness... By Lizmari Collazo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Causes of High Blood Sugar...Well, with sweeteners, they can still have lots of carbs from starches. Be on the lookout for total carbohydrates on the label before you partake.... By Jill Knapp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Carbohydrate Clarity...Carbohydrates that have been broken down and processed, such as white flours and artificial sweeteners, will often raise blood sugar quickly, leading to... By Samuel Taylor4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Baking Adventures with Type 2 Diabetes...Alternative sweeteners, like Stevia and erythritol, are used as replacements for sugar (white, brown, powdered, etc.).... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Make Better Salads...Sweetness can come in the form of a few pieces of fruit or even sweeter vegetables.... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sugar Swaps – Easy Ways to Improve Your Carb Count...Start with the simple step of swapping sweets out for fruits, cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages, and keeping desserts to special occasions. ... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hydration, Electrolytes, and Beating the Heat With Type 2 Diabetes...As a first step, experiment with half a no-sugar-added hydration tablet or a stevia-sweetened sports drink! Electrolytes can be tricky.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Ultimate Hiking Guide for People With Type 2 Diabetes...Salt sticks provide a convenient source of electrolytes without relying on overly sweetened sports drinks.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cinnamon and Type 2 Diabetes...By adding cinnamon, you can get a sweeter taste without added sugar (an extra win for diabetes management!)... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Sugar Hiding In Unexpected Places...The fruit itself will absorb some of this sugar, making it way sweeter than it needs to be.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Are Amazing...People like you let everyone know diabetes is a struggle, but the struggle has an end goal which is so much sweeter when we have to put in the... By Christopher Gehrke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Perfect Asparagus!...Asparagus is the featured ingredient that is slightly sweetened with balsamic vinegar.... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCESBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
sweetner...I have been a diabetic for 20 years. I am no longer in denial since I am insulin resistant. I am blessed to have a wife who monitors my Dexcom...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Brown Sugar Almond Cookies...These cookies are primarily sweetened with Stevia but get their deep, molasses-like taste from a touch of brown sugar.... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments