| • | Pyramids-A-Plenty
Secrets of the pyramids revealed! Food Pyramids are now more plentiful than real pyramids. Meet the alternative pyramids, and see how they compare to the original. |
| • | Carbohydrate Confusion
In the rush to capitalize on the low-carb craze, food manufacturers are using terms that can make food labels even more difficult to understand. Here's the lowdown on carbohydrates and their labeling. |
| • | Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets
One of the most popular question patients ask us in our clinical practice is, "What do you think about the Atkins Diet?" We would like to restate the question and give a response that, hopefully, puts some of the hype into perspective. |
| • | Sweeteners
Sometimes for people with diabetes it feels like sugar is the enemy, and for years this was a cornerstone of the dietary philosophy for managing diabetes. |
| • | Alcohol and Diabetes
The bottom line about alcoholic beverages for people with diabetes is that alcohol contains calories that must be factored into the daily meal plan. |
