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What is a healthy way to cook pasta?

Cook pasta al dente (a little chewy) to keep the glycemic index (GI) low. That may require that... Full Answer

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What are the health benefits of a high-fiber diet?

Diets high in fiber help keep you slimmer because they not only make you feel fuller longer but... Full Answer

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How can I tell if foods are made with whole grain?

To spot whole grain foods, you must determine whether the product actually contains whole... Full Answer

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How does soluble fiber affect the glycemic index to help with diabetes?

Soluble fiber, the type of fiber found in oats, barley, psyllium, beans, and certain fruits and... Full Answer

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What whole-grain foods are good for the body?

There are several whole grain foods that are good for the body. Choose the more intact form or... Full Answer

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What are the health benefits of whole-grains?

Diets high in whole grains may cut your heart disease risk by 20 to 40 percent compared to... Full Answer

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How do refined grains affect blood sugar?

Refining grains means getting rid of all (or most) of the bran and germ -- in other words,... Full Answer

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What are the different parts of a grain?

Most grains have three parts: bran, endosperm, and germ. (Some, such as barley and oats, are... Full Answer

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How can I lower the glycemic index (GI) of foods?

You can lower the glycemic index (GI) of some foods by cooking, cooling, and reheating. You can... Full Answer

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Why is a diet with a low glycemic index (GI) good for people with diabetes?

Eating a low-glycemic-index (GI) diet in which most of your carbohydrates have a low or medium... Full Answer

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What is the glycemic index (GI)?

A few thousand high-carbohydrate foods have been ranked on a scale from 1 to 100 according to... Full Answer

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What are good sources of carbohydrates for people with diabetes?

Whole grains, legumes, lower-fat starches -- these foods are more nutritious than white bread... Full Answer

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How does diabetes affect exercise?

Having diabetes or pre-diabetes changes one important response to exercise -- the way your body... Full Answer

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What is basal and bolus insulin therapy for diabetes?

Normally insulin is made in your pancreas, and the best way to think about how to use insulin is to... Full Answer

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Why is it important to check my kidney function if I have diabetes?

Ongoing monitoring of your kidney function is an essential part of regular diabetes care. Both high... Full Answer

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