Leafy green vegetables are low in fat, high in dietary fiber, and rich in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.  They also contain phytochemicals, such as lutein and beta-carotene.  And a new study shows that eating green leafy vegetables may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes. According to the study published in the  British...

Grilling season is upon us and this tip is to remind you that grilling is not just about meat.  A mix of grilled vegetables like zucchini, carrots, onions, and tomatoes makes a wonderful lunch or dinner.  To prepare all you need to do is coat the veggies with a little bit of olive oil.  You can chop and skewer them, or just place them...

Until my diabetes diagnosis, I was a big snacker – a few pretzels here, an apple there…  Now I find snacking to be a complicated issue, not something that is fun and mindless.  Since I’m on the go all day with my three sons, I don’t have time to prepare anything in between meals, and sometimes I need more than...

When it comes to cute, cherries are up there with kittens and tiny Japanese erasers.  Cherries have always been one of my favorite things to eat, and as a former champion of Ms. Pacman, I have fond memories of fleeing ghosts in hot pursuit of bouncing cherries and bonus points. Cherries, it turns out, have real-life bonus points too. ...

Don’t hate me for saying this, but eating the same thing over and over again has its benefits for diabetics.  If you know the carbohydrate content of your food, how your body responds to it and how much insulin you need to cover it, chances are you won’t have a postprandial surprise. This doesn’t mean that eating...

I had some dreams they were carbs  in my coffee Carbs in my coffee, and… You’re so vain… Mike makes fantastic cappuccino every morning, which I love (and need).  The problem, however, is that the cup of warm, foamy milk which he pours into the coffee sometimes causes my blood sugar to jump to 160 or higher –...

Sesame seeds are rich in copper, maganese, calcium, magnesium, iron, dietary fiber, and more.  And the good news for us is that they don’t have much impact on blood sugar levels.  Eating tahini, a paste made from crushed sesame seeds, is an easy way to incorporate sesame into your diet. Tahini is protein rich, has a somewhat nutty...

If you’re putting together an Easter basket for a child with diabetes, try replacing sugary candies with colorfully dyed hard-boiled eggs.  If that seems too boring, add in a few inedible toys — like a stuffed animal or a small game. Remember: “fun” doesn’t have to mean “sweet,” and this is...

Passover food isn’t low-carb.  If you’re going to a Seder this year, there is likely to be more than enough matzo to go around.  Matzo, a bread substitute, has over 20 grams of carbohydrate per slice.  Our advice – have a bite or two and then move right on to the gefilte fish. Another danger at the Seder table is...

Make a shopping list before you go to the supermarket and then buy only the items you’ve written down.  If you allow yourself to roam the aisles in a store, you’re much more likely to buy food products you don’t need and that aren’t good for you.  Entering the supermarket with a plan will save you time, money,...