Whether or not you have diabetes, you need vitamins and minerals for good health. They complement other nutrients to produce energy, build bones, create new tissue and even assist thinking.
After water, tea is the world's most popular beverage, and one of the healthiest. Steeped in history and romance, tea has been around for more than 4,000 years.
Selecting healthy, tasty foods is an important component of any diabetes care plan. Fortunately, current labeling laws simplify food choices by putting lots of information at your fingertips.
All foods affect your blood sugar levels, but some cause sharper spikes than others. By keeping an eye on the glycemic index levels of the foods you eat, you may be able to keep your glucose levels more stable.
Italian foods emphasize simplicity, freshness and flavor. Traditional Italian meals include several small courses rather than a huge portion of any single item.
Fast, flavorful and healthy, sautéing is a basic cooking method used for locking in the moisture and fresh taste of food. Requiring nothing more than a nonstick pan, most foods can be prepared with little or no fat.
If you've looked through the cooking oil section of your grocery store recently, you probably noticed all the usual products — corn, olive, canola, peanut, safflower and sunflower oils, as well as sprays for grilling, baking and cooking.
Cool, juicy and incredibly refreshing, there's nothing quite like the taste of melons on a sultry summer day. In addition to being a sweet, thirst-quenching reprieve, melons contain significant amounts of vitamins A and C and potassium.
With an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables making their way to store shelves, summer brings variety and creativity to your regular trips to the supermarket.
Life's short — eat dessert first! If this is your motto, you'll be glad to know that even people with diabetes can eat sweets and keep their blood glucose levels under control.
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