Reviewed by dietitian Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Oatmeal is packed with nutrients that can help you live longer. Research shows that oats can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Sweeten it with fresh or frozen fruit, or go savory and top it with an egg … Read more
Once you reach a certain age, you may find yourself reaching for the bread basket less often. While any food can fit into a healthy diet, bread tends to get a bad rap—particularly white bread. You’ve probably heard that bread can increase blood sugar or that it can lead to weight gain due to its … Read more
Key Points High blood sugar in the morning can actually result from evening habits the night before. Going for a walk after dinner can help improve blood sugar, insulin sensitivity and sleep. Eating an earlier, high-fiber dinner and monitoring your blood sugar are also important. If you are one of the 38.4 million people in … Read more
Reviewed by dietitian Kelly Plowe, MS, RD Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Prediabetes affects approximately 96 million Americans, but only 20% know they have the condition. A Redditor shared how they reversed prediabetes, including eating more vegetables and fruits. Getting enough sleep and losing weight can also help reverse a diagnosis of prediabetes. Prediabetes … Read more
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something we pour without much thought. However, scientists are discovering that this daily drink may be doing much more in the body than quenching thirst. A recent study showed that regular consumption of orange juice can influence the activity of thousands of genes … Read more