Eating Right with Diabetes

Melissa's cousin Emily was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes in 2008.  For the past few months, we have been raising money for the JDRF walk and this weekend we flew to North Carolina to participate in it. We are proud to say our team raised over $1,000! In honor of Emily, we did a little research on eating right with diabetes and wanted to share.

One of the foods that kept coming up in everything we read was one of our favorite foods - Quinoa. Here is why:

Quinoa is gluten-free and its protein quality is comparable to that of cow's milk, according to the Purdue University website. Recent research has revealed some compelling benefits of quinoa for blood sugar control and diabetes treatment.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/345343-quinoa-diabetes/#ixzz1cIbq41

Another way to better manage diabetes and control blood sugar levels is through consistent meal planning. See our meal planner post and send us an email if you are interested in using our template.

You should always consult with medical professional before changing your diet.

From what we have read, we believe we have some great recipes you can introduce into your diet which may be beneficial in controlling your blood sugar levels. After consulting with your doctor here are some great sites with plenty of information.

http://www.diabetesinnj.org/Learning_to_Eat_Right.html
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06298/732548-114.stm

We also recommend you read through our blog to find some great healthy recipes.

If you would like more information on the JDRF foundation or wish to donate visit:
http://www.jdrf.org/.