Fibre & the Glycemic Index/Load If you’ve ever seen a Registered Dietitian, you’ve likely heard of fibre. Fibre is one of those foods that most health care professionals recommend getting more of because of it’s myraid of benefits including...
Travel & Diabetes Being Prepared is the Best Way to Fully Enjoy your Vacation! Hooray your trip is booked and you are ready to start packing. Getting ready and packing for a trip is half the fun! What should you consider if you live with diabetes? You may need to...
Celiac Disease & Diabetes What is Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease is a hereditary autoimmune intestinal disorder in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by gluten. Gluten is the collective name given to the proteins found in: Wheat,...
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays ‘Tis the season! Though it’s hard to believe we are already entering the holiday season, the festivities are in full swing! The holidays are truly a wonderful & festive time of year, but for people with diabetes it...
The Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern & lifestyle that is concentrated in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, unsalted nuts & seeds, olive oil as well as legumes (e.g. beans, peas, etc.) &...
Sometimes, it can be quite a challenge to cook for just one, or even, two people. You may not know what to make or you simply may not feel like cooking much just for yourself. With a bit of planning however, you can enjoy simple, well-balanced & delicious...
