Slow Carbs vs. Fast Carbs
By Susan McQuillan MS, RDN, CDN Reviewed by QualityHealth’s Medical Advisory Board Mention the word “carbs” and most people think of white breads, sugars, and pasta—the foods we’re frequently told to avoid when we read about diet, nutrition, weight loss, and blood sugar control. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. In broad, general terms, […]
5 Ways to Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes
By Kathleen Hall Reviewed by QualityHealth’s Medical Advisory Board After eating, everyone experiences a temporary rise in blood sugar as the glucose from food enters your blood stream. This blip is barely noticeable in healthy individuals. However, when you have diabetes, food digests faster than normal and these post meal (post prandial) spikes and subsequent […]