Category: Healthy Eating

Diabetes Education Network
  • Eat Tomatoes To Lower Bad Cholesterol

    A number of recent studies has revealed the health benefits of tomatoes and tomato products.

  • DEN’s Healthy Eating Philosophy 

    I have forgotten the amount of times someone has asked me for a “diet sheet”. The days of handing out generic eating plans has come to an end. They never worked. Sheets ended up hidden in the back of a draw and people felt like a failure.

  • Portion Sizes Are Key

    It’s not just about how healthy your food choices are that count when it comes to weight management, it is also important to consider the portion size. Use common visual cues to remind yourself of appropriate serving sizes. How? Many foods match up to everyday objects.

  • Change Your Salty Ways: Infographics

    The American Heart Association recommends that you aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. Take a look at these inforgraphics to see how too much salt affects your health and appearance. Find out what six foods add high levels of sodium and learn how to change your salty ways.

  • Haitian Creole Diabetes Cook Book

    The Bahamas has a significant Haitian and Creole-speaking population. For those who are more comfortable speaking Creole, here is a Haitian Creole cook book and an informative PDF on Diabetes.