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 to … [Read more...]
How Many Times a Day Should People with Diabetes Eat?
Have you heard that people with diabetes should eat six times a day? It is true that small frequent feedings can help your glucose from going too high or low. It is a common bit of advice given by health care professionals and misinterpreted as “mandatory” by many people. It’s not bad advice. However, it’s not the only good advice. Did you know that the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care state that a person with diabetes should be referred to a registered dietitian nutritionist knowledgeable about diabetes when they are diagnosed and then as needed throughout the … [Read more...]
There is More Than One Way to Eat Healthy with Diabetes
There is more than ONE way to eat healthy with Diabetes! Last weekend I attended a a Nutrition Conference which had me saying....wait…what? Here I was, listening to a guy with diabetes who keeps his carbohydrate intake as low as possible all the time. No starchy vegetables, grains, fruit, dairy or sweets. This is how Adam Brown manages his diabetes. For him, it works. He would rather skip all foods with carbohydrate than deal with the increase in glucose level that makes him feel ill. I had never heard of anyone with diabetes choosing to give up carbohydrates completely. I know I couldn’t do … [Read more...]
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
With Florida strawberries in peak season and at a great price, I'm sharing one of my favorite Strawberry Salad recipes. I got this Strawberry Salad recipe from Cooking Light years ago. Cooking Light is a great source of quick and healthy recipes. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, and packed with other antioxidants and nutrients like potassium, folate and fiber. While low in calories, and naturally sweet, they are a great addition to any plate. I've substituted baby spinach for the romaine lettuce when I've had spinach on hand and it's just as good. Substituting Splenda … [Read more...]
Deciding What to Eat, Even When you Have Diabetes
Did you know people with diabetes can eat muffins, even if they are not low-fat or sugar-free? People with diabetes can eat anything. (Think portion control). However, everyone benefits from eating healthy food in reasonable portions. It is not necessary to have sugar-free foods, or low calorie or low fat options. What to eat is a personal choice. Sometimes I choose low or fat-free or sugar-free and sometimes not. This recipe has brown sugar, but I use a sugar substitute in my iced coffee. Here’s how I decide what to eat: Does is sound good? What’s in it? Does it have nutrient rich … [Read more...]
