As kids, Halloween held a special place in our hearts. It was the holiday of costumes, spooky tricks, and of course, a seemingly endless candies and chocolates. But when you're on a mission to lower your blood sugars, Halloween can bring a different set of emotions to...
Nutrition
Chaga Mushrooms for Blood Sugar Management
Chaga mushrooms are one of the latest supplement trends on the internet. A quick Google search will give you tons of options for buying and a brief overview of the benefits of the mushrooms. But what exactly are they, and do they live up to any of their promises?What...
Tips for Managing Your Blood Sugar While Travelling
Are you planning a getaway or gearing up for some travel? Whether it’s for business or pleasure, hitting the road (or the skies!) brings a sense of excitement and a break from the everyday routine. But for those of us navigating the journey with diabetes, travel can...
Importance of Fibre for Balanced Blood Sugars
Fibre is one of the essential tools in diabetes management is fibre. However, not all fibre is created equal. Understanding the distinction between soluble and insoluble fibre can make a significant difference in helping individuals with diabetes on their journey to...
3 Ways to Reduce Your Blood Sugar
3 Ways to Reduce Your Blood Sugar Managing your blood sugar levels is an important part of supporting your overall health. Having high blood sugar levels can increase your risk of complications such as neuropathy, kidney, and heart disease. Reducing your blood sugar...
Common Diabetes Myths, and What You NEED to Know
There are many nutrition myths floating around the internet. You may even have heard a few from your friends or a co-worker. Unfortunately, many nutrition myths can get in the way of supporting your health. However, understanding the (flawed) reasoning behind...
Should I Try the Gluten-Free Diet for Better Blood Sugars?
In recent years, the gluten-free (GF) diet has become associated with weight loss and joined the growing collection of fad diets. But should you be following this diet to lower your blood sugar? This diet eliminates all gluten-containing foods((Diet Review:...
Does the Keto Diet Work for Weight Loss?
I'm sure by now you must have heard about the ketogenic diet - from someone in your office, a family member or a friend perhaps? I mean it's one of the more popular "weight loss" diets out there. But that sounds too good to be true. That's because it is. A Refresher...
3 Reasons to Include Fish In Your Diet
Not only are fish good courses of protein but they also contain important nutrients for our health. Fish are well known for their omega-3 fatty acids but they're also rich in vitamin and minerals. D Not only are fish good sources of protein (like meats), but they...