When you read the labels on foods in your supermarket, it’s no surprise that you find plenty of sugar in products like cake mix, ice cream, jelly, cookies, and soda pop. But it’s alarming to see 12 grams of sugar in bottled pasta sauce!
So how much exactly is a gram of sugar? One teaspoon of granulated sugar equals 4 grams of sugar. To put it another way, 16 grams of sugar in a product is equal to about 4 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
Some types of bottled spaghetti sauce have double or triple the grams of sugar as other types. Here are a few of the products that I have almost as much sugar as a Pop-Tart.
Newman’s Own Tomato & Basil: 1/2 cup = 12 grams sugar, 90 calories
In honor of Mother’s Day here’s some motherly advice for improving your health.
Riding a bike is a proven stress releaser. Regardless of if you are riding purely for pleasure or for a specific purpose, you will arrive at your destination feeling relaxed, energized and happier about the world and yourself.
It’s also one of the most effective workouts you’ll ever do that will make you a lean, fat-burning machine. #motherurdiabetes
There might be a few rays of economic sunshine breaking through the clouds but there are plenty of things bugging the typical family. People are holding down several jobs when they can find them and are pinching pennies to pay for gasoline that is bumping against $4.00 a gallon. Food prices and medical expenses are rising. This isn’t exactly the best of times and the worst of times by a long shot, but there does seem to be more than enough misery to go around.
Arthur Okun invented his “Misery Index” in the 1970s when inflation was headed to the heavens along with unemployment. He added these two together—the unemployment rate and the inflation rate—and generated a new compact measure to look at the health of the economy.
Okun’s index spoke to two very serious questions. Are my job prospects improving? And if I have a job, what’s happening to the purchasing power of my money?
Tune in to Diva TalkRadio, when Mr. Divabetic and the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach discuss the misery index and diabetes at 6 PM, EST. How does diabetes takes a toll on lifetime earning potential? Although, Diabetes is a costly disease, new research suggests those costs may extend far beyond the obvious expense of medicine and related health care. Don’t Miss It!
Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE, of Hollywood, Florida, joins Mr. Divabetic to discuss diabetes symptoms in a most unusual way. Listen here, listen now and let us know what you think!
Mr. Divabetic interviews Ben Vereen, the legendary and award-winning actor, dancer and singer living with type 2 diabetes. Listen here, listen now and let us know what you think!
Mr. Divabetic interviews Kim Lyons, an American athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist, fitness model and author (Kim Lyons’ Your Body, Your Life), who appeared in seasons three and four of the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. Kim stops by to discuss exercise for divas and dudes. Listen here, listen now and let us know what you think!
We’re inspired by this diva’s compilation cd, The Ultimate Collection! Mr. Divabetic welcomes Jeff James of Sony Music/Legacy Recordings for an inside story and backstage pass to Sade, an amazing British singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. Listen here, listen now and let us know how Sade inspires you!
Former Top Chef contestant and Chef Sam Talbot’s new book, THE SWEET LIFE: Diabetes Without Boundaries focuses on how diabetes has affected but not compromised Sam’s life or career, and includes his own tips on how to handle everything from work and hobbies to relationships and travel with discipline and enthusiasm. THE SWEET LIFE features 75 innovative recipes for fresh, all-natural dishes anybody, with or without diabetes, can prepare and enjoy.
Best of all, every one of Sam’s recipes is a dish home cooks will be proud to serve to family or guests; as he astutely points out, anyone concerned with his health would do well to eat like a diabetic, and when the food is this alluring, there is no reason not to.
“One great perk about being a chef (and getting some media attention from my stint on Top Chef) is being able to bring attention to causes I believe in, which is why I’ve teamed up with JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), an organization that provides resources for diabetes and is working for better ways to create and ultimately cure type 1 diabetes,” says Sam Talbot. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to benefit JDRF’s Sweet Life Kitchen.
Tune into Diva TalkRadio featuring Sam Talbot hosted by by the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic. Enjoy over 30 Diva TalkRadio programs are available for free on i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1.
Now playing on Diva TalkRadio Studio d, Golden Rules on Style Inspired by The Golden Girls with Catherine Schuller AICI, CIP. Mr. Divabetic reviews the golden rules of style with celebrity style and image expert Catherine Schuller, who also serves as Divabetic’s image and style advisor. Together, they channel every woman’s inner Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for a fabulous fashion transformation with a diva attitude. Click below to listen.
Now playing on Diva TalkRadio Studio d, Ah Love Olives! Mr. Divabetic catches up with Jennifer Fuchs, Consumer Marketing Manager for Lindsay Olives to discuss reasons and ways to enjoy this diabetes-friendly fruit. Click below to listen and remember to visit (click here) the Diva Reading Room for All-Star Recipes, our newest download, which includes two Lindsay Olives’ favorites.
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When you read the labels on foods in your supermarket, it’s no surprise that you find plenty of sugar in products like cake mix, ice cream, jelly, cookies, and soda pop. But it’s alarming to see 12 grams of sugar in bottled pasta sauce!
