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EMBRACING VOLUMETRICS: A SMART APPROACH TO PORTION CONTROL

Embracing Volumetrics: A Smart Approach to Portion Control

Volumetrics is a dietary approach that focuses on the concept of energy density, which is the number of calories in a given volume of food. Developed by nutritionist Dr. Barbara Rolls, Volumetrics encourages people to...
Recipe Round-up: What would a doctor eat, if they had diabetes?

Recipe Round-up: What would a doctor eat, if they had diabetes?

  Selecting suitable snacks for individuals managing diabetes poses a multifaceted challenge. The primary concern revolves around maintaining stable blood sugar levels while satisfying cravings. Many ostensibly healthy snacks may harbor hidden sugars or refined...
Diabetes Friendly Desserts

5 Ideas for Healthy and Delicious-Diabetes friendly Desserts

  Living with diabetes does not mean you have to give up on desserts. With a little creativity and some healthier ingredient swaps, there are many delicious dessert options that people with diabetes can enjoy without...
How do I adopt a low GI Diet and what is it?

How do I adopt a low GI Diet and what is it?

What exactly is Glycaemic index?  Glycaemic index (or GI for short) is a way of ‘ranking’ carbohydrate foods according to the speed at which they cause our blood glucose levels to rise and fall. Carbohydrate foods...
How to ace dinner-out with diabetes!

How to ace dinner-out with diabetes!

Whether it's a nice restaurant, a special family celebration or a party with friends, we all take pleasure in eating out and enjoying a meal with others.  Unfortunately, these occasions often come with the temptation to order...
Diabetes and the importance of healthy eating

Diabetes and the importance of healthy eating

If you have diabetes, the first lifestyle change a doctor recommends is to follow a healthy eating plan.  Don Kain discusses the impact of diabetes on heart disease and how healthy eating can prevent complications...
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