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dLife has great articles that not only fit into the diabetic lifestyle, but also looking after the non-diabetic in the house.  Did you know that the same foods that are good for a diabetic are also good for the non-diabetic? Yes .. what you the nonD would cut out of your menu D’s don’t touch either. So, Healthy Up Your Kitchen! brings forth tips to promote a better way of eating for everyone!

It is time to jettison the notion of a “diabetic diet.” After all, what is the best, healthiest diet for someone living with diabetes? It is the very same diet that is best and healthiest for someone who doesn’t have diabetes.

Think about it: What kinds of foods wreak havoc with blood sugar? Those that are high in nutritionally empty carbohydrates –– primarily refined sugar and refined grains. What kinds of foods help moderate blood sugar and help offset an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers? Those that are rich in protein, good fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. In other words, the foods that help keep blood glucose under control and help moderate the risks and complications associated with diabetes are the same foods we all need to eat for optimal health.