Fiber

FIBER Fiber is the part of a plant or grain that our body does not absorb. Fiber passes through our body undigested and is removed from our body in our stool. Fiber is a starch. One difference between starchy foods that contain fiber and those that don’t is that...

Prediabetes

PREDIABETES Prediabetes is blood sugar (blood glucose) that is higher than normal but lower than diabetes level. Other names for prediabetes are impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or borderline diabetes. Prediabetes is diagnosed when fasting glucose...

Snacking

SNACKING Snacking may be part of a healthy, balanced diet. So you may ask, “What should I eat for a snack”? The answer is what, and how much, to eat for a snack depends on why and how long your body needs to be fueled. First, let’s review the 3 kinds of...

Resistant Starch

RESISTANT STARCH WHAT IS IT? Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that is resistant to digestion, similar to fiber, and it is also food for the healthy bacteria in your intestines. WHY IS IT GOOD FOR YOU? Since it is resistant to digestion, your blood sugar does...