Healthy Living Guide

Blood sugar after a meal is influenced by more than just the amount of carbohydrates you eat. What you eat with those carbohydrates can also make a difference. A meal built around fiber-rich vegetables, mushrooms, sea vegetables, protein, and healthy fats can be different from a meal made mostly of refined carbohydrates. This does not … Read more

If you enjoy noodles more than rice, being told to watch your blood sugar can make meals feel much more complicated. You may have heard that people with diabetes need to avoid noodles completely. But that is not necessarily the case. What matters is the type of noodles, portion size, ingredients, and what you eat … Read more

If you are concerned about blood sugar, you may not need to completely give up carbohydrates. However, the type, amount, and preparation of carbohydrate-rich foods can make a difference in how your blood sugar changes after eating. Some foods may look light, plain, or harmless but can contain a significant amount of easily digested carbohydrates. … Read more

Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and potatoes can all be part of a healthy diet, but they are not exactly the same when it comes to carbohydrates, calories, portion size, and how they are cooked. I especially love sweet potatoes. If I could, I would probably eat them more often and in larger portions because I enjoy … Read more

  Have you ever seen a green banana and wondered why it looks so different from the soft, sweet yellow bananas we usually eat? Green bananas are not a special variety. They are simply bananas that have not fully ripened. One of the biggest differences between green and ripe bananas is the type of carbohydrate … Read more

  Gold kiwi is one of my favorite fruits to eat in the evening. It has a naturally sweet flavor, soft  golden flesh, and a refreshing taste that makes it easy to enjoy without adding anything to it. I especially like gold kiwi because it provides vitamin C and fiber. Some research has also looked … Read more

  When I think about vegetables that are easy to enjoy, asparagus is one of the first that comes to mind. I have eaten asparagus many times over the years. I like to steam it and dip it in a little spicy sauce, and I have also cooked it with bacon. I like the texture … Read more

  When I want to add more nutritious foods to my diet, fruit is one of the easiest choices. Fruit is naturally flavorful, refreshing, and simple to include in breakfast or as a snack. Among the many fruits available, blackberries, guava, and grapefruit are three interesting choices because they provide vitamins, fiber, and naturally occurring … Read more