Monthly Archives: September 2011

Education or Indictment?

When I was at the AADE (American Association of Diabetes Educators) conference last month, one of the speakers referred to needing more “sticks” and less “carrots” with regard to people with diabetes. I have to admit I’m not much of … Continue reading

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Phytochemicals and such

Red wine and chocolate are both foods that contain phytochemicals that are “bioactive.”  This means that they have a function in the body (not just taste or color). Polyphenols are phytochemicals (they are actually a sub group called “flavonoids”) found … Continue reading

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