Pulses and vegetables help with diabetes prevention and better blood sugar control November is Diabetes Awareness Month and since one in every three Canadians has diabetes or pre-diabetes, chances are you have family and friends who are directly affected. The good news is that having diabetes doesn’t mean that you need to eat boring food…
READ MORENovember is Diabetes Month Listen here: Chances are you know someone with diabetes. The Canadian Diabetes Association estimates there are currently 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or prediabetes. This number is also expected to rise over the next decade. Diabetes is a disease in which the body either can’t make the hormone insulin…
READ MOREIn our nutrition counselling practice we see a distinct spike in women struggling with their weight for women after 40 years of age. We also see more referrals from physicians for women in perimenopause and after menopause both related to weight concerns as well as common health issues such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, …READ MORE
READ MOREExploring the most asked questions about sugar Confused about sugar? You are not alone. In our nutrition counselling practice, some of the most commonly asked questions we have had recently have been about sugar. Concerned parents, those trying to lose weight, and individuals with diabetes are seeking clarity about many aspects of sugar.
READ MOREWhat is safe? There have been plenty of negative discussions about sugar in the media, documentary films as well as consultations by groups such as the World Health Organization and Health Canada’s recent proposed food label changes. Here are some things you need to know:
READ MOREWhat is diabetes? Type 1 diabetes, which occurs most often in children and adolescents, occurs when the body is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that ensures your body can deal with blood sugar properly. By far the most common type of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes, in which the body does not…
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