“Can a diabetes diet include desserts?” This is a relevant question for diabetics, especially when we are right in the middle of the festival season. The answer is a happy yes, with some adjustments. Living with diabetes need not mean giving up sweets, particularly when our culture includes festivals and cuisines that excel in delicious dessert recipes. Also, the truth is, when denied one’s favorite foods, it is natural to…
Just stroll down the aisles of your local supermarket, and you’ll be bombarded by packaged products that claim to be rich in fiber. The world is becoming more conscious of a high fiber diet; however, the answers to these two questions are not always clear: what really constitutes a high fiber diet? what are the real health benefits of including fiber in your diet? Let’s look at the answers to…