Diabetic nutrition can be a real challenge during holiday festivities. Diabetes food choices are reviewed with practical tips on how to maintain a normal blood sugar level. Sticking to a low carbohydrate diet does not mean missing all the fun!
Holiday Recipes for festive eating and diabetic meal planning that everyone can enjoy. Crustless Pumpkin Pie, Vichyssoise, Fluffy High-Fiber, Low-Fat Pancakes, Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with Roasted Turkey, Warm Turkey and White Bean Salad and Peanut Butter-Coconut-Raisin Granola Bars. Diabetic nutrition information…
Glaucoma is the second-most important cause of blindness in the United States (after diabetic retinopathy). If glaucoma is detected early and treated properly, blindness can be prevented. (Diabetes News)
Retinopathy is a common diabetic complication, but research is proving that there is much that can be done to prevent this condition. Antioxidant nutrients have been shown to prevent the oxidative damage that causes retinopathy. (Diabetic Nutrition)
Certain nutrients help the lens of the eye to keep its defense system strong. Vitamins C and E, beta carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) and minerals such as selenium, zinc and copper –all components of antioxidant enzymes found in the lens may…
Gymnema Sylvestre certainly could serve as the backbone of a natural diabetes program. In one recent study , Gymnema showed the potential for pancreas repair, raising output of insulin to normal levels. This herb for diabetes is getting serious attention in an…
Many people have never heard of hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), the most common genetic disease among white people–even though it sometimes causes diabetes. Diabetes news for nutrition and diet planning.
Main dish recipes for diabetic meal planning. Spinach-Chicken Rollups and Breaded Trout with Almonds. Recipes have food exchange information for diabetes management. (Diabetes Recipe for a Type 2 Diabetes Diet)
Vitamin C protects against Syndrome X, diabetes, and their accompanying disorders in many different ways. It works most directly by blocking many of the deleterious effects of elevated glucose and insulin. Important information for diabetes management and diabetes nutrition. (Diabetic Nutrition)
A high level of homocysteine in the blood is now being recognized as a new, independent risk factor for heart troubles. But the good news is that a high level of homocysteine can be treated with modifications to your daily diet or…