Lifestyle & Habits ⁽²⁶⁾

Feeling sleepy after meals is easy to dismiss. A heavy lunch makes the afternoon feel slower. Dinner ends, and the couch suddenly looks much more inviting. Even a small meal or a simple drink can sometimes leave the body feeling less alert than expected. For…

Sourdough bread has a strong “health halo.” It sounds traditional, natural, fermented, and more wholesome than regular white bread. So if you are trying to manage blood sugar, it is easy to wonder: is sourdough bread good for diabetics, or is it just another bread…

Dessert can feel complicated when you are trying to manage blood sugar. Maybe you used to enjoy a slice of cake after dinner, a cookie with coffee, or ice cream on the weekend. Then, after a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis — or after seeing high…

For many people, cereal is not just breakfast. It is the easiest breakfast. You pour it into a bowl, add milk, and you are done in less than two minutes. That is exactly why cereal is so popular — and also why it can feel…

Breakfast can feel surprisingly complicated when you are paying attention to blood sugar. Many common breakfast foods are quick and familiar: cereal, toast with jam, pastries, pancakes, fruit juice, sweetened yogurt, or a flavored coffee on the way to work. The problem is that some…

Snacking can feel surprisingly stressful when you are trying to manage blood sugar. You may feel hungry between meals, but then hesitate in front of the pantry. Is fruit okay? Are crackers too high in carbs? Is popcorn better than chips? Should you avoid snacks…