Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, let's talk about sugar-free products! Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. Sugar Alcohols vs. Artificial Sweeteners?π€ Sugar Alcohols- Ingredients you may see on the nutrition label: Erythritol Mannitol Xylitol + more Artificial Sweeteners- brands you may find at grocery stores or restaurants: Equal Splenda Sweet n Low + many more Learn more about Sugar Alcohols & Artificial Sweeteners,...
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Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, get ready to snack! Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. Lots of Snack Ideas! I have written several blogs on snacking, giving you a variety of foods to stock up on that won't kill your blood sugars. My favorite is the recipes for Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus! (check out the sweet snacks below!) Q: How many carbs should you eat in most snacks? A: Aim for 15 grams or less per snack. Q:...
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Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, thanks for joining in! Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. New Meal Ideas! π½ Whether you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it can be hard to decide what to eat! I wrote a new blog post that makes it easy for you this week... check it out to get some ideas! Click here for 7 days of meal ideas! βοΈ Important! βοΈ New info about Continuous Glucose Monitors! there are 3 that will be on the market...
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Flourish with Diabetes πHey Reader, it's veggie season! Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. π₯¦π₯πΆοΈπ
π₯ Non-Starchy (low carb) vegetables These vegetables are so good for you. They provide us with essential nutrients & fiber- and also are very low in calories. They will also have little to no effect on your blood sugars- so fill up! In this summer season, fresh vegetables are cheaper and more abundant than other times of the year....
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, lets talk about diet π½ Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. π©π³ Diabetes & Dietπ©π³ I am a Certified Diabetes educator... but before that I was (and still am!) a Registered Dietitian. I love to talk about food. Everyone eats different food, prepares foods differently, and has a different pattern of eating for different reasons. It is so interesting to me! If you are trying to eat well for...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Flourish with Diabetes πHey Reader, which veggies impact your blood sugar? Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. π½π₯π Starchy Vegetables explained... The nutrients in starchy vegetables are more like "grains" than vegetables..... and for many people (especially us southerners!) they are family favorites! Starchy Vegetables: Beans (not green beans....) Black Kidney Lentils Lima White and more! Corn Peas Potatoes (white, red and...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, do you like coffee? Welcome back to Springtime Nutrition, where you can learn to Flourish with Diabetes. My latest article is all about coffee creamer and how to choose delicious- and low sugar-options! Coffee is one of my favorite things and I'm so excited to share these tips with you! Whether you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had it for years.... I am here to help you prevent the progression of any type of diabetes. And yes... you can even...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, have you been told not to eat bread? Welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes, no matter what type you have! β€οΈ Fiber, Bread and more fiber..... Ever been told you should stay away? While its true that you should watch how much bread you eat, you should always choose fibrous breads that will not cause big spikes in your blood sugar. Read this article all about bread & fiber.... I talk about: What...
7 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Flourish with Diabetes π Hey Reader, get ready for Lunch! And, as always, welcome back to the Springtime Nutrition community, where you will learn to Flourish with Diabetes. Check out these Diabetes Lunch Ideas! Written for people with gestational diabetes... but can be enjoyed by people with any type of diabetes! Low in carbs and packed with nutrition! Check out recipes for pizza, salads, pasta and more! Interesting in learning more about changing your diet? Sign up now for a Diet Discovery!...
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