As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in diabetes, I often hear : "I know what I'm supposed to do, but I just don't do it." I then discover people think that what they are "supposed to do" includes these diabetes nutrition myths: not eating carbohydrates (carbs) or anything white (bread, potatoes, rice, and pasta) not eating any sweets eating six times a day eating on a schedule following a rigid diet that does not include their favorite foods They then profess their love of potatoes, explain they are too busy to eat at set times, and it is just too hard … [Read more...]
Carbohydrate Counting Gadget and Tips
Carbohydrate counting can really be a nuisance, especially when you are new to it. I'm sharing my tips to make it easier. Recently a lady said to me " I resent having to do a math lesson every time I eat". I get that! Like anything that is new, with practice it becomes easier. For many, with time, it can become almost second nature. But first, let me explain. Carbohydrate counting is one diabetic meal planning method that people use to control their blood sugars. It can be a strategy used to eat a consistent amount of carbohydrate each day. It is important for most people to get … [Read more...]
Should You Eat Carbohydrate When you have Diabetes?
Should you eat carbohydrate when you have diabetes? When people learn that carbohydrate breaks down to sugar and moves into the blood stream, it is easy to understand why many would think they should avoid carbohydrate. Why would you want to eat something that makes your blood sugar go up? Here's why: Many healthy foods contain carbohydrate along with other important nutrients including fiber, vitamins and minerals. Most people think of carbohydrate as bread, potatoes, rice and pasta. While it is true they do have carbohydrate, there are MANY other healthy sources of carbohydrate-all … [Read more...]
