I'll give up all the carbs in the world in order to take care of my diabetes. But coffee isn't negotiable.…
Food & Nutrition
Arugula and Me: A First Year With Diabetes
As I learned more about ways I would need to change my eating habits, I envisioned perpetual hunger....…
Glycemic Load and Glycemic Index: What’s the Difference?
Some evidence suggests glycemic load and glycemic index diets can benefit overall health, especially for people with dia…
Make Peace With Sardines
We poured sardine oil into a bowl, dipped our fingers into it and then rubbed it, generously, all over our kittens, as i…
What’s For Breakfast in America?
I was steamed at the disparity between the barrage of media messages and government food guidelines to eat healthfully a…
Staying Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free: Eating with Amy Green
I began by reading labels. I was amazed by what I found, for example, how much added sugar there was in something like t…
Easter Fun: Egg Chicks
Are you looking for an Easter activity that doesn't involve eating candy? Here's a great way to use the leftover hard b…
Science for Foodies
“Transpoosion” is this week’s word—perhaps you’ve heard of it. It is precisely as it sounds...…
The Rebirth of a Baker
And it wasn’t until I had to go without sugar that I came to realize it does so much more than simply sweeten our foods.…
A Low Glycemic Index Diet for Diabetes
My diet is actually high in carbs -- oatmeal, beans and lots of non-starchy vegetables...…