Eating for Diabetes.  Not an easy thing.  A recent question prompted me to search for streusels that work for diabetes. "CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE? I WANT TO MAKE A STREUSEL THAT IS SUITABLE FOR THE DIETS OF PATIENTS LIKE THE DIABETICS." Most streusel toppings are high in fat and carbs, not exactly what someone with diabetes wants to be eating.  Back to Diabetes 101.  The key to diabetes management is to eat carbs throughout the day, balancing them with the amount of protein and fat and keeping calories in check.   When looking for recipes: 1.  High in fiber is good.  3g of fiber or more is terrific.  To get ...

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How much fiber do you need every day?  At least 25 grams for a healthy diet, experts say. Who knew?  Fiber One® folks knew, since the Original Bran Cereal contains 14 grams per 1/2 cup.  (I'm a daily Fiber One® user, have been for a very long time.)   Do you know how much fiber you eat every day? Fiber One® recently rolled out many new, great-tasting cereals, chewy bars, toaster pastries, yogurt and even cottage cheese, all in an effort to get us to eat more fiber.  And now, there's an interactive web site and online game that puts fiber in the spotlight and players’ fiber expertise to the test by playing the Fiber One® Fiber Frie...

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