Category: Nutrition

“Fat-Free” Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Healthy

Are fat-free options the best options always the healthier ones? Not always. Learn how to determine if seemingly healthier options are better for you.

Eating Well While Traveling with Type 2 Diabetes

Traveling with T2D can be a challenge but eating well is one way to help ensure a smooth, stressless vacation.

Monk Fruit Sweeteners and Type 2 Diabetes

Monk fruit is a relatively new trendy alternative sweetener to regular white sugar. Read about it here and how it impacts blood sugar.

Is Coconut Sugar Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

For people with T2D looking for ways to satisfy that sweet tooth, one alternative is coconut sugar. Learn how it impacts glucose levels.

Low Carb Options for a Healthy Breakfast

If you are looking for a breakfast that has no huge impact on your blood glucose levels, you may want to try a low carb breakfast. Remember, the recommendation is to create our plan together with our ...

Granola, is it a Healthy Choice?

Most people think of granola as a healthy breakfast food. In fact, it was invented in 1863 with that purpose. However, nowadays there are some recipes and industrialized products that represent the op...

TACOS: Reasons to Include them in Our Diet

Tacos aren't known to be nutritious, but they can actually be a part of a healthy diet. Find out why and how.

Fiber + Type 2 Diabetes Management

You’ve probably heard about the importance of fiber as part of your diet for better diabetes management. Here’s a deep dive into why it’s important, what it does to glucose levels and what the b...

Meal Prep in Type 2 Diabetes

A few hours a week dedicated to meal prep can help improve your Type 2 diabetes management. Use our easy tips to create a meal prep routine you can stick to.

Ask a DCES: What Can I Eat?

Being newly diagnosed with T2D can bring so many questions, particularly, "what can I eat?" Jodi explains how to approach food with diabetes.