Diabetes Expert Melanie Thomassian, RD shares Diabetes management news and commentary at MyDiabetesCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797 http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/72704/healthy-style Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:39:00 -0400 Melanie Thomassian, RD Thankfully being diabetic doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste for the sake of your health.   This recipe is a tasty, light and healthy meal you can make in a flash with any range of healthy, crunchy vegetables and meat. The following are my suggestions, but do feel free to add in whatever combination of vegetables/meat etc you prefer.   Prep time: 15 minutesCooking time: 10 minutesServes: 4   Ingredients For the... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/72704/healthy-style http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/66458/sample-calories Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:53:00 -0400 Melanie Thomassian, RD Following a suitable healthy diet, and taking taking regular exercise can make a huge difference to how your diabetes progresses long-term.   When you have diabetes you are also at an increased risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, and therefore you should try to avoid foods that are high in saturated and trans fat.   Aim to eat a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, and try to keep... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/66458/sample-calories http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/65773/bulgur-salad-pan Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:53:50 -0400 Melanie Thomassian, RD Bulgur wheat is a low GI (48) carbohydrate, and so is ideal for diabetics.   Low GI foods cause their energy to be released gradually into the bloodstream, and prevent those unhealthy peaks and troughs in blood sugar levels. This will also help you to feel fuller for longer, and enable you to avoid unnecessary snacking later on.   If you haven't tried bulgur wheat yet, it's very simple to cook, and quite similar to... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/624797/65773/bulgur-salad-pan