True lovers of Old Bay seasoning will let you know about their obsession; the savory and spicy proprietary blend has a loyal following across the country, and while the blend itself is a secret, it’s still possible to recreate a version of it at home that strikes the same chords. Old Bay seasoning is a […]
101 Healthy Dessert Recipes
Greeting cards to write, presents to buy, parties to host, and dinner dishes to plan, holiday can sure be a stressful time. The last thing you may want to do is research on the perfect holiday snacks and treats to make for the big events. To make it a much more enjoyable time for all […]
10 Superfoods for Diabetes
What exactly is a “superfood?!” Oxford dictionary defines them as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” This article will describe 10 foods that are especially super for people with diabetes to include in their diet. Last Updated: 9th June, 2020Last Reviewed: 9th June, 2020
Diabetes and Butter: Is Butter Good for Diabetes?
Despite the fact that health professionals for years have recommended reducing its intake, butter intake is still quite high, at 23 sticks per American per year. Its creamy delicious goodness just has not gone away. But is butter making a comeback in the nutrition science world? Is it really not as bad as we once […]
Are Eggs Good or Bad for Diabetes?
To Egg or Not to Egg Have you ever tried a farm-fresh free range egg from a happy chicken? Never mind how to determine if a chicken is happy, the point is that these eggs are quite different from store-bought eggs. If they are free-range eggs, it is likely that the shells are a bit […]
Amazing Benefits of Mangoes for Diabetes
Just the thought of mangoes may elicit images of tropical beaches, palm trees, ocean waves gently covering the sandy beach…eating mangoes by the ocean with cool ocean breezes wafting over you… Mangos are the fruit of the mango tree—and it brings images of a tropical island because it is a tropical fruit. Mangos are actually […]
Does Drinking Coffee Help with Diabetes?
Do you feel you need that cup of coffee in the morning to get yourself fully awake? Do you find you need that cup of coffee to keep going later on during the day? These are two different sets of “needs” and may reflect different “issues”. The History of Coffee Coffee—made from the (usually) roasted […]
Coconuts, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil and Diabetes
Coconut oil has been called a “superfood” with positive effects on heart and brain health, weight loss (especially abdominal fat) and a whole host and anti-inflammatory effects. But is coconut oil really a superfood? Or is it just the newest fad out there on the internet? Coconuts Coconuts have traditionally been the main staple food […]
The Benefits of Chocolate for Diabetes
Ohhhhhhhhhh….Chocolate! Chocolate! How many times have you just had that sometimes nearly overwhelming urge to have some chocolate—in any form! You can have a chocolate bar, chocolate milk, chocolate cake, brownies, a chocolate ice cream sundae or a cup of hot cocoa just to list a few forms of chocolate. Oh wait—you can have dark […]