| Site | Who It's For | Why We Like It |
|---|---|---|
| CalorieKing | Those curious about how many calories are on their plates | It has a free downloadable food search toolbar for Internet browsers. Just type in the food about to be eaten and get all its nutritional facts. There are also healthy, low-cal recipes and nutrition quizzes. |
| Diabetic Candy | Anyone who can't kick that sweet tooth | Sugar-free and diabetic-friendly sweets—including cookies, chocolates, and candies—are available for purchase on this site as well as nutritional info for each of the products. |
| Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Anyone who likes to spice up their meals | Having diabetes doesn't mean you can’t eat gourmet. This site is full of delicious recipes and helpful news like how to steer clear of trans fats. |
| TuDiabetes | Anyone who wants to go raw | Want to maintain a healthy raw food diet? This forum has various discussions on the ins and outs of a raw food diet for diabetics. |
| dLife | Anyone who wants info on diabetes nutrition | dLife has a large section on food and nutrition, including recipes and opportunities to interact with other diabetics. |
| Overeaters Anonymous | People who want support with controlling their weight | Overeaters Anonymous caters to people who think they have a problem with addictive food patterns. In-person, online, and telephone meetings are available. |
| Delicious Decisions | For anyone with an affinity for cooking | This website, from the American Heart Association, offers shopping tips and recipes to help you turn all the advice you hear about heart-healthy eating into meals that you and your family will enjoy. |
| American College of Physicians | Anyone looking to eat right | This American College of Physicians' patient guide has tips on how to eat right along with other aspects of diabetes management. There's also a body-mass-index calculator. |
| National Institutes of Health | Those who want thorough details of a diabetic's diet | This site has an interactive meal-planning guide and healthy recipes to manage diabetes. |
Candy, Carbs, Calories: 9 Food-Related Websites for People With Diabetes
Healthy eating is essential, particularly if you have diabetes. But what are the right foods to eat? How do you prepare them? If your goal is to be healthy and lose weight—or just get in shape—follow the links below for diabetes-friendly recipes, useful nutritional information, and even a site that tells you how many calories are on your plate.
Last Updated: April 15, 2008
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