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First, let’s take a step back and think about what all foods are made of. Most of the calories in our food come from three “macronutrients”: carbohydrate, fat, and protein (“macros” refers to the nutrients our body needs in large amounts). Foods also contain “micronutrients” like vitamins and minerals—these are essential for many of our bodies' functions, but we need a much smaller amount of them and they don’t usually provide any calories. High Carb, Low Carb, No Carb? Should people with diabetes cut back on carbs? It’s true that foods high in carbohydrate have the biggest impact on blood

Snacks are often a tricky subject if you have diabetes. You’re trying to keep in mind fat and carbs for your eating plan, and while you may be doing okay with your meals, choosing a snack between meals can be hard when you’re hungry and less healthy options are tempting. That’s where nuts can come in. They’re delicious, crunchy, and healthy. But, as always, you have to know how to fit them into your eating plan. Nutritional Benefits of Nuts “They are overall a great food,” says Janice Baker, RDN, CDCES. “Yes, they are high in fat, but as part of an entire diet, we benefit from incorporating

Here are six tips to get your started: 1. Bring a cooler to store your own snacks on a road trip . Pack a variety of snacks like cut fresh or frozen/thawed fruit and veggies, individual bags of portioned almonds or roasted chickpeas, or plain popcorn. Balance these with protein-rich foods, like non-fat Greek yogurt cups, hardboiled eggs, and low-fat string cheese. Throughout your travels you should be able to find grocery stores that carry healthy snackable items to refill your cooler. 2. Pack healthy shelf stable snacks from home if traveling by plane , like portioned nuts and dried fruit or

Snacks are a great in-between meal option to avoid getting too hungry and overindulging at your next meal. Snacks are also great for helping satisfy a craving for something crunchy or sweet. However, it's easy to snack mindlessly, and that habit needs to be modified. Eating while distracted, like while watching television, makes it easy to overindulge and derail your healthy eating goals. When choosing a snack, remember that even if it’s healthy, you should still watch your portions and check nutrition labels carefully. What to Look for in a Diabetes-Friendly Snack Look for unprocessed foods

Before you give up all fruit, let’s consider the many health benefits—fruit is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, just like vegetables. The bright and varied colors of fruit each come with different vitamins and minerals. Fruit is also a source of water and fiber that can help you stay hydrated, feel full, and maintain regular bowel movements. It can be tough to get enough fiber in your day, but doing so can also help with managing blood glucose and reducing your risk of heart disease. Given the health benefits, there is no need to cut fruit out of your diet. Fruit contains

Takeout and delivery meals have a reputation as being seriously unhealthy, especially if you’re watching your blood sugar or living with diabetes. But they don’t have to be. “It’s possible to make healthy choices at nearly any type of restaurant or dining establishment,” says Kristen Smith, MS, RD, Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here are 10 tips for ordering up a delicious dinner from your favorite restaurant without straying from your healthy eating plan. 1. Do Your Research Ordering take-out gives you more time to look over the menu and check nutrition information

How to Stay Hydrated The most obvious, and one of the best, form of hydration is water. It’s important to get in the habit of keeping a water bottle with you during workouts, walking, gardening, and other outdoor activities that increase sweat production. You should also keep water around for swimming or lounging outdoors in the sun! Tasty Hydration Alternatives to Plain Water But maybe you want to mix it up and try something besides plain old water. Here are some fun and tasty ways to stay hydrated this summer: Try herb-infused water. You can start an herb garden, buy herbs from the local

Grown mostly in California, mandarins are considered a winter fruit and are in season November through April. This is when a lot of other fruits are out of season, like berries. Common Types of Mandarin Oranges Clementines: The smallest mandarin orange, they are seedless and very easy to peel, making them a great choice for kids. Tangerines: This larger variety of mandarin orange is more tart and has a deeper orange/red color. Sumo: A larger variety that has the most intense orange flavor. Satsuma: Originating from Japan, this seedless variety has a thicker, more delicate skin and bruises

Brussels sprouts grow on thick stalks covered in tiny sprouts and are a fall/winter vegetable that’s in season from August through March. You can buy them still on the stalk when they’re in peak season, or you can buy them loose. When choosing Brussels sprouts, look for small to medium-size sprouts that are all about the same size (for even cooking) and green in color (avoid bluish or grey hues). Avoid choosing the sprouts with any dark brown or grey spots. Uncooked Brussels sprouts will last for about a week stored in your refrigerator, while cooked sprouts last for two to three days. Brussel

Probiotics are live organisms that provide health benefits when consumed or applied topically. What Do Probiotics Do? The primary reason people consume probiotics, whether as a supplement or in probiotic-rich foods, is to improve gut health. Research is ongoing, however, the potential benefits of probiotics including treating gum disease, inflammation, and even high blood pressure. Probiotics work by filling the gut with “good” bacteria and helping maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms in what is called the gut microbiome or microflora. This microbiome is made up of trillions of