Nutrition Planning

It is natural to have questions about what food to eat when you are first diagnosed with diabetes because an essential part of managing diabetes is food. Learn more about the importance of a dietitian for those with diabetes here.

Few people will list broccoli on their list of favourite foods, but this green vegetable, which comes from the cabbage family, is a great addition to meals, especially when you have diabetes.

When you have diabetes, you tend to hear a lot about how sugar impacts diabetes management and your overall health. But salt plays a factor in diabetes too.

If you’re a fan of milk, cheese or other dairy products, remember that they do have an impact on diabetes.

When you have diabetes you also have a higher risk for heart disease. In fact, you’re two to four times more likely to have a stroke or die of heart-related issues compared to someone without diabetes. While it’s certainly not fair, take comfort in knowing you can make changes to your diet to improve the diabetes heart.

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your overall health, especially your digestive system health.

Fermentation is a process in which food is exposed to bacteria or yeasts, either via inoculation or naturally through the air. Fermentation has been used as a method of preserving food for thousands of years.