Who says diabetics can’t enjoy sweets? Of course they can! It’s just a matter of choosing the right sweet treat. Here are a few treats that diabetics can enjoy to make their lives sweeter.

Greek Yogurt

Forget about your frozen yogurt treats with sugar-laden chocolate and crushed cookies on top. Instead, make it healthier. Look for a natural Greek yogurt and add some nutritious, healthy toppings of your own. For example, try chopped nuts and of course fresh fruit.

Yogurt contains trace minerals, B vitamins and calcium and if you choose natural Greek yogurt, you can benefit from the probiotics it contains. Probiotics are essential for gut health and the immune system. Nuts contain fiber and complex carbs that won’t cause blood sugar spikes. These nuts are also good sources of several B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, copper and potassium. Continue reading →

Whole foods have been proven to both prevent and reverse the effects of diabetes. Whole foods are foods that are not processed or refined, or only both as little as possible, and contain no artificial additives.

Whole foods are not only good for you but they can help to prevent diseases and give you the precious nutrients that can be missed or stripped out of processed foods.

Most processed foods contain additives or hidden extras including fats, colorings, flavors, sodium (salts) and sugars. Whole foods are mostly all natural and some examples of these include fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, beans and legumes and fresh herbs.

Fortunately type 2 diabetes is not only preventable but also largely reversible. A whole foods diet and regular exercise combined can greatly impact diabetes and help to undo the condition, as well as reduce your chances if you have not yet been diagnosed. Continue reading →