Breakfast ideas with a twist to start the day off right and reduce the risk of diabetes Suzanna, 49, hadn’t been a breakfast eater since she was a teenager. She was certainly not a morning person and never felt hungry until about lunchtime. As she was struggling with obesity and creeping blood sugars, her doctor…
READ MOREType 2 Diabetes Nutrition By Andrea Holwegner BSc., RD Worldwide, diabetes is on the rise at an astounding rate. If you are overweight and have not been getting as much exercise or eating as well as you could, this article is for you. If you have a family history of diabetes, have Type 2 diabetes…
READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. 1. Eat plenty of plants In 2004 Statistics Canada reported that 70% of children aged 4 to 8 and 60% of kids ages 9 to 13 do not eat at the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables per day. But why would we expect them to since over…
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READ MOREBy Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. While too many of us often think of “carbs” as the enemy, it’s time to make peace with carbs… especially those with fibre! Our friend “Fibre” comes in many forms, including whole grains, brown rice, nuts, berries, fruits, vegetables, and legumes (beans, lentils and split peas). While…
READ MOREThe Glycemic Index (GI) is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods by how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to a standard food. The standard food is glucose or white bread Click here to read more about the Glycemic Index (CDA) and Glycemic Index FAQ (Dietitians of Canada)
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