Category: Nutrition

Counting Carbs for Type 2 Diabetes

When you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you were most likely told you had to make some changes to your diet. You’ve also most likely heard that you would have to limit or even eliminate yo...

Cholesterol: Is it Good, Bad, or Both?

Is cholesterol good, bad, or both? The answer isn't so black and white. Read about cholesterol and how it impacts your health here.

Artificial sweeteners, which is the best option?

Artificial sweeteners allow people with type 2 diabetes to indulge in their guilty pleasures without worrying about blood sugar spikes.

Why People With Diabetes Count Carbs Instead of Sugar

People with diabetes are often told to count carbs, not sugars. Here are some reasons why carbohydrates matter more.

Gluten-Free Diet Rundown

Your health team will be the best at determining what path you should take to ensure you are the most healthy. Let's talk about the Gluten Free Diet.

The Vegetarian Diet and Type 2 Diabetes

It's been proven that vegetarian diets aid in weight loss goals, but they've also been shown to help diabetes management and improve glycemic control.

Paleo Diet and Type 2 Diabetes

What is this new diet about? Can we who live with Type 2 diabetes find benefits by following this nutritional plan? Let's discover it together.

The DASH Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

The DASH diet—Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—is a nutrition plan that promotes heart-healthy foods. The primary goal of this diet is to aid in lowering high blood pressure through a d...

Mediterranean Diet for Type 2 Diabetes

Love Greek, Spanish, or Italian foods? Then you'll love what the Mediterranean Diet and how it can help you manage type 2 diabetes.

Intermittent Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes

Fasting is the act of not eating for significant lengths of time and began when food was scarce. However, fasting is also done for spiritual, religious and health reasons.