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Articles & Books From Cynthia Payne
Cheat Sheet / Updated 06-24-2016
For the more than two million Canadians who have diabetes, eating a balanced, nutritious diet is an essential part of maintaining good health. If you have diabetes, there are some great Web sites that you can consult for recipes, meal planning suggestions, and nutritional information. You can also follow some helpful tips when preparing food at home or eating out at a restaurant, so that no matter where you are, you can maintain a healthy diet and keep your diabetes in check.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
A number of excellent Web sites provide healthy eating tips and recipes for Canadians with diabetes. Visit the reference links below to find nutritional information and recommendations from The Canadian Diabetes Association, Health Canada, and other reliable sources, and check out the recipe links for lots of healthy diabetes meal planning ideas.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Having diabetes can make eating out at a restaurant quite challenging. It can be hard to find foods that are diabetes-friendly, but increasingly Canadian restaurants are offering healthier food options. Here are some strategies you can follow to make eating out a healthful, not harmful, experience:
Choose foods in the appropriate amounts from the different food groups.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
One of the best ways to manage diabetes is by being conscious of your diet — which is a lot easier to do if you’re eating your own food at home. Here are some handy tips for keeping your healthy diet on track and in line with the Canadian recommendations when eating and preparing meals at home.
Eat breakfast every day.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
You can be diabetic and enjoy a meal just like every non-diabetic person out there does. Planning ahead and preparing everything from your ingredients to the mood of the room can help you have a successful dining experience. There's more help with ways to enjoy your meal when you live with diabetes available.
Click here to check out a bonus chapter from Diabetes Cookbook For Canadians For Dummies, Updated Edition.
Delicious recipes and expert cooking tips for diabeticsHaving diabetes doesn't mean having to abandon great food. Diabetes Cookbook For Canadians For Dummies, Updated Edition offers an abundance of delicious recipes that will help diabetics and prediabetics enjoy meals and manage their diabetes. Based on the most recent edition of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Diabetes Management, this new cookbook includes over 100 additional recipes and updated coverage on the latest drugs for diabetes management and new guidelines for target blood glucose levels.