Insulin-Resistance, Pre-Diabetic, Diabetic Tips

Tis the season for anyone who has a sweet tooth to pay attention to how much sugar or simple carbohydrate they are eating on a daily basis. Halloween marks the beginning of the sugar high and then comes Thanksgiving and right around the corner is Christmas. This is a time for people who are insulin-resistant, borderline diabetic or diabetic to be aware of what you could substitute for those hard to resist desserts. Baked apples are always a favorite and can be used in combination with oats and flax seed to balance out the carbohydrates. If you are borderline diabetic and you are also watching your weight then keep food records so you will know what you are eating throughout the day. Give yourself permission to have one dessert a week…or try an alternative like baked fruit compote with yogurt on top.