Tag Archives: nutrition
Let’s talk bananas
Do you think bananas grow on the trees? You’re not alone. Most folks think so and even sing songs about it. But the fact remains, banana plants are technically herbs since they contain no woody tissue. These plants are made … Continue reading
Posted in diabetes management, food, meal planning, nutrition, Uncategorized
Tagged banana, banana plant, banana tree, fiber, flowers, glycemic index, houseplants, nutrition, postaweek
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Enticing Food Labels, part 2
In part 1, I have discussed the use of ‘healthy’ and ‘all natural’ statements on the food labels. Now I will talk about the labels that claim low or no fat or sugar. 3. No Sugar Added. This sounds rather … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt, diabetes management, food, meal planning, Uncategorized
Tagged blood sugar, Daily Prompt, fat free, glycemic index, low fat, no added sugar, nutrition, postaweek, serving size, spike, sugar-free
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Tomato: a fruit or a vegetable?
It has never occurred to me which one is which until I overheard a conversation in the grocery department. Tomatoes are a fruit? No kidding. Turned out I wasn’t the only one confused. A fruit is the part of the … Continue reading
Posted in blood glucose, blood sugar, carbs, diabetes, food, fruits, Health, meal planning, nutrition, Review, sugar content, vegetables
Tagged bad carbs, blood glucose, corn, fruits, glycemic index, glycemic load, nutrition, potato, sugar content, tomato, vegetables
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