Eating Vegetarian with Diabetes: A Nutritionist’s Take
What diabetics must know before nixing meat from meals.
Diabetes and vegetarianism can go hand in hand. An all veggie diet is great because it eliminates animal based saturated fats in favor of complex carbs and plant based proteins. While it’s healthy for everyone, it is especially beneficial for those with diabetes. In this video, Nutritionist Amy Hendel shares some tips on how to eliminate the guesswork from daily meals so you can keep your blood sugar in check.
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