Fit Fare

It may have been a bitterly cold January evening in Denver, but the package waiting in our refrigerator would take me and my husband back to our fifth anniversary vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii last April.
Fresh sushi-grade fish is hard to find at the retail level in the northwest suburbs of Denver, so […]

Dining out while using the principles of smart carbohydrate eating can be difficult. Breads, rice, and pasta are all readily available to accompany most meals at most restaurants. But three major things have changed since I first started watching my carb intake three years ago:

Members of the wait staff often ask if we want bread […]

There was a time, not so long ago, when not having cereal at breakfast seemed to put a damper on the rest of my day. Even after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I refused to give up my favorite breakfast food and simply made the switch to whole-grain cereals.But a year ago, I started […]

By now, it is common knowledge that complex carbohydrates such as whole grains are better for you than refined sugars and processed food. Choosing these types of carbs may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and certain types of cancer. Beyond processed foods and desserts, how do you […]

You read about it in newspapers, you see it on the television, and the stories are definitely hitting the Internet. Everyone’s talking about the obesity crisis throughout the world. More than ever, carbohydrate consumption is being scrutinized. With recent fad diets such as Atkins and South Beach, there have been myths running rampant about carbohydrates […]

My husband and I are most definitely “foodies”. We enjoy finding the best meat, the freshest vegetables, and the tastiest wine available while avoiding processed foods as much as possible – a combination of philosophies found in books such as Fast Food Nation, Fat Land, and The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
But we both have diabetes. As you […]