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What’s The Fuss About Carbs?

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Carbohydrates are a macronutrient. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbohydrates supply our bodies with their main source of fuel: glucose (also known as blood sugar). Yes, we run on sugar but before you head to the cupboard to down a sack of sugar, read on. Our bodies create glucose by breaking down the carbohydrates we eat throughout the day. Our bodies can also create glucose from proteins and fat but it is much more difficult to do and requires a great deal more energy in the form of calories. (It is easy for the body to make … Continue reading →

Make Diabetes A Little Sweeter

You don’t have to say goodbye to sugar if you have diabetes. You need to be careful of fast acting carbohydrates (like sugar) and adapt your sugar intake — your insulin and/or medications must balance the sugars you eat. Sugar substitutes are an easy way to satisfy your craving for something sweet. You’ve probably heard of saccharin (the sweetener in Sweet ‘n’ Low) and aspartame (the sweetener in Equal). You may have also seen sorbitol or malitol in the ingredient list for some sugar-free candies and chocolates. If you are doing some baking, you can try swapping white sugar for … Continue reading →