Is granola good for diabetes?

When you have type 2 diabetes, smoothies, granola, and other foods most people think of as “healthy” may present hidden dangers, or not even be healthy at all. Whether ... Dried fruit can be a good source of fiber along with carbs, but save it as a snack rather than using it as a topping on another source of carbs. read more

Personally I like the Cheerios, but the grape nuts are good. Aslo on the other note, I ate Raisin Bran, and it tasted so good, but I learned that its really bad for diabetics, because the raisins had added sugar, which does not say on the box. read more

Granola. Think of granola as whole grains gone awry. Most granola is sweetened with sugar or honey, and if dried fruit has been added, you're getting even more carbs in the mix. Dried fruit can be a good source of fiber along with carbs, but save it as a snack rather than using it as a topping on another source of carbs. read more

Granola like many things can be used in the diabetes diet. If you have questions about diet and you haven't ever seen a registered dietician or diabetes educator, put that on your “to do” list. You will be amazed what you will learn in just one session. read more