Understanding Nutrition

Dietitians of Canada's plain-language breakdown of how carbs, fibre, and sugar affect blood glucose.

A printable chart from University of Michigan Health listing fiber content in common foods.

A searchable glycemic index and load database covering a wide range of foods.

Harvard Health explains glycemic load, a more accurate measure than glycemic index alone

A clear guide to choosing healthy fats over saturated and trans fats when managing diabetes.

A printable list of 'green light' whole foods from the Mastering Diabetes program.

Mastering Diabetes' full green-yellow-red food system for a low-fat, plant-based approach.

Verywell Health's explainer on soluble vs. insoluble fiber and how each supports blood sugar and digestion.

A Fraser Health handout on protein's role in diabetes management and where to find it in food.

The American Diabetes Association's guide to decoding Nutrition Facts labels.

A Healthline report on the research link between ultra-processed foods and diabetes risk.

The American Diabetes Association's foundational explainer on carbs and how they affect blood glucose.
