All Diabetic Kitchen devotees know that fiber can do wonders for health and blood sugar. If you’re still on the fence about the benefits of fiber, perhaps this new study will change your mind. The findings - you could help protect your brain by eating more fiber! The study links brain aging and cognitive decline to inflammation in the brain. Research has found that fiber … [Read more...] about New Research – Eating Fiber Delays Brain Aging
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Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them
Fruits are healthy and healthy foods shouldn’t make you gain weight... right?" The key in this case is the way in which fruits are consumed. A recent study that found that drinking fruit juice (yes, even 100% juice) actually contributes to weight gain, not weight loss. Weight gain and obesity are chronic health issues in the United States. American adults are gaining an … [Read more...] about Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them
Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
There are seemingly endless descriptors starting to pop up on the labels of our favorite foods. Some supermarkets are even creating entirely new sections in their stores which are fully dedicated to some of these labels. Let’s first define each product label ‘mystery word,’ then find which ones really matter, and which ones do not. The first is of utmost importance to … [Read more...] about Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
Cauliflower Craze – Lower Blood Sugar With This Incredible Ingredient
Cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, even cauliflower mac and cheese… it’s pretty clear that there is a cauliflower craze going on around the country. As more and more people choose to live a lower carb lifestyle, more hearts are being converted to this inconspicuous, cruciferous flower (yes, it really is a flower!) Perhaps the most nutritious aspect of cauliflower is … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Craze – Lower Blood Sugar With This Incredible Ingredient
Give These Diabetes-Fighting Foods A Place On Your Plate!
What if you could be confident that the foods you eat would lower your blood sugar instead of raising it? You can be... as long as you choose the right foods. Next to the fresh vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats, try putting some of these diabetes-fighting foods on your next plate! Apple Cider Vinegar There has been quite a bit of hype recently about apple cider … [Read more...] about Give These Diabetes-Fighting Foods A Place On Your Plate!