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Healthier Japanese Ramen

Ramen in restaurants aren’t much considered a “healthy dish” in Japan. Read this article for a healthier version of ramen.Healthier Japanese RamenNinaGhamrawi

All About Simple Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates, like protein and fat, they provide energy for the body, but are digested and utilized a little differently. Depending on their structure and how they are broken down during digestion, carbs are considered either “simple” or “complex.” In this article, we will discuss the different types of simple carbohydrates and food sources of them. All About Simple CarbohydratesGraceAguirre

Nutrition Label Reading: Check your Carbohydrates for Quality

Some carbs convert to glucose in 30 minutes after eating, and others take 2-3 hours to break down. Learn which carbs act like little bombs, and which make sugars rise slow and steady.Nutrition Label Reading: Check your Carbohydrates for QualityNinaGhamrawi

Take Control of Your Meals: Carbohydrate Counting and the Exchange List System

Want to count carbohydrates or macronutrients? The Exchange List System is a great standardized tool for estimating the amount of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in different foods.Take Control of Your Meals: Carbohydrate Counting and the Exchange List SystemNinaGhamrawi

How Dietary Fat Affects Blood Glucose

Do you know? Fats can also have a significant effect on your blood glucose levels — both positive and negative. Read on to find out how!How Dietary Fat Affects Blood GlucoseNinaGhamrawi

Smart Snacks for Diabetes

If you've got the meal routine down perfectly, chances are that now you're wondering how to make your snacks more interesting. Here are some healthy snack ideas.Smart Snacks for DiabetesNinaGhamrawi

Different Carbohydrates And Their Effects on Blood Glucose

When you eat a carbohydrate (these are starchy foods, whole grains, fruit, milk, yogurt, or food or drinks with added sugar), your blood sugars rise at different rates, and fall at different rates. How do different carbohydrates, and how do they affect my body? Let me show you! Different Carbohydrates And Their Effects on Blood GlucoseNinaGhamrawi

Diabetes and Kidney Function

Diabetes is a widespread epidemic, affecting around 20 million people in the United States and 171 million people worldwide. Diabetes is often associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read this article now to learn about medical and lifestyle treatment!Diabetes and Kidney FunctionNinaGhamrawi