When it comes to managing diabetes, some foods are better than others. In fact, some foods are downright super. Here, from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), is a list of the top ten diabetes superfoods: (all the foods have a low glycemic index and provide nutrients such as calcium; potassium; fiber; magnesium; vitamins A (as… Continue reading Diabetes Superfoods
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Surprise! Cutting “Bad” Carbs Doesn’t Reduce Risk of Diabetes & Heart Disease
Research led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore resulted in unexpected findings about high carbohydrate foods that increase blood sugar, known as the glycemic index. The team looked at the glycemic index’s effect on cardiovascular disease and diabetes and found that low-glycemic diets did not improve insulin sensitivity… Continue reading Surprise! Cutting “Bad” Carbs Doesn’t Reduce Risk of Diabetes & Heart Disease