1. No special foods needed If you have diabetes, you don’t require special foods or have to eat separate meals from your family and friends. In fact, wise food choices...
When diagnosed with diabetes, was one of your first thoughts that you’d never be allowed to have sweets again? If so, you’re not alone! The thought that diabetes means you...
Taking pills for diabetes Diabetes pills are prescribed when physical activity and meal planning are no longer able to keep blood glucose levels in a healthy range. It is very...
22nd May, 2014 by Johanne Trudeau, Registered Dietitian
Some time ago I was talking with friends about what is new in food and nutrition, what is in, what is out and what is trendy. For example, protein is...
A high fibre diet is especially important for people with diabetes. Download the Get the Facts on Fibre fact sheet to learn more about fibre and for easy tips on how to increase your fibre intake.
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When it comes to diabetes, the first step is controlling your blood glucose. Taking accurate measurements using a blood sugar monitor is important, but understanding your results is critical to reaching your blood glucose targets.
People living with diabetes...
The management of diabetes has historically depended on technological advancement. The march of progress continues on in the present day, and 2015 saw a number of innovations that promise to make managing diabetes much less stressful than it was in the past.
Google’s...
I was in my early 20s when I thought that it might be a good idea to challenge some class-three rapids on an air mattress. As I recall, the river bank was lined with a mixture of young, hooting and laughing well-wishers and some older folks who seemed to be less...
Made with your favourite flavour of yogurt, these moist and chewy muffins are breakfast-table perfection.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups or 375 ml All-Bran Original* cereal
3/4 cup or 175 ml vanilla or fruit-flavoured, stirred yogurt (2%)
1 medium orange, juice and...
With a crispy lemon and dill infused crust, this baked fish will have you kissing heavy fried fish goodbye.
Ingredients:
250 mL or 1 cup All-Bran Original* cereal
15 mL or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
15 mL or 1 tbsp lemon zest, grated
5 mL or 1 tsp each, salt...
Try this savoury, spiced topping sprinkled over salads, soups, veggie dishes and even pasta.
Ingredients:
500 ml or 2 cups All-Bran Buds* cereal OR All-Bran Original* cereal
30 ml or 2 tbsp melted butter
10 ml or 2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
5 ml or 1 tsp hot sauce
2...
Made with egg whites, these crepes are a blank canvas for all your favourite fillings.
Ingredients:
125 ml or 1/2 cup All-Bran Original* cereal
50 ml or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
15 ml or 1 tbsp granulated sugar
3 egg whites
150 ml or 2/3 cup skim milk
Directions:
1....
You’ll be smitten with these muffins filled with one of the very best flavour pairings – bananas and chocolate.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups or 300 ml All-Bran Original* cereal
3/4 cup or 175 ml milk (1%)
1 cup or 250 ml all-purpose flour
1/2 cup or 125 ml lightly...