✪ Key Takeaway: Chicken gizzard is safe for diabetes because it contains zero carbohydrates, high protein, and minimal fat that will not spike blood sugar levels. Introduction You walk past the meat section and spot chicken gizzards at half the price of breast meat. Your grandmother swears by them, but you wonder if these chewy organs will mess with your blood sugar readings. Hi, I am Abdur, your nutrition coach and today I am going to explain why chicken gizzard deserves a spot in your diabetes meal plan and how to prepare it safely. What Makes Chicken Gizzard Different From Regular Meat? Chicken gizzard is a muscular organ that grinds food in the bird’s digestive system. Unlike breast or thigh meat, gizzards work constantly, making them incredibly dense with protein fibers. This constant movement creates meat that is tougher in texture but packed with nutrients your body needs. A 100-gram serving delivers about 94 calories with 17.7 grams of protein and only 2.1 grams of fat. The most important fact for diabetes is that gizzards contain zero carbohydrates, meaning they cannot directly raise your blood glucose. This nutritional profile makes gizzards a protein powerhouse that keeps you full without triggering insulin spikes. ✪ Fact: Chicken gizzards contain more protein per calorie than chicken breast, making them extremely efficient for blood sugar control. How Does Chicken Gizzard Affect Blood Sugar Levels? Your blood sugar responds to carbohydrates, not protein or fat from foods like gizzards. When you eat gizzards, your body

✪ Key Takeaway: Low carb ice cream can help with diabetes when chosen carefully, but ingredient quality matters more than carb count alone. Introduction Ice cream sits in your freezer like a forbidden treasure when you have diabetes. You probably wonder if those new low carb versions actually work or if they are just another marketing trick that will spike your blood sugar anyway. Hi, I am Abdur, your nutrition coach and today I am going to explain how low carb ice cream affects your blood sugar and whether it truly helps people manage diabetes better. What Makes Low Carb Ice Cream Different From Regular Ice Cream? Regular ice cream contains high amounts of sugar and carbohydrates that quickly raise blood glucose levels. A typical half cup serving of regular ice cream delivers about 15 to 20 grams of carbohydrates, mostly from added sugars. Low carb ice cream replaces traditional sugar with sugar alcohols like erythritol or artificial sweeteners like sucralose. These substitutes provide sweetness without causing the same blood sugar spike that regular sugar creates. Most low carb versions contain only 3 to 6 grams of net carbohydrates per serving, which is calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbs. The fat content in low carb ice cream often comes from cream or coconut oil, which slows down digestion and helps prevent rapid glucose increases. Some brands add protein powder or fiber to further reduce the glycemic impact and improve the nutritional profile beyond just lowering carbs.

✪ Key Takeaway: Honey raises blood sugar but may offer benefits that white sugar doesn’t when consumed in small, controlled amounts. Introduction You stand in your kitchen holding that jar of honey, wondering if one spoonful will send your blood sugar through the roof. You’re asking this question because someone told you honey is natural and therefore safe, while your doctor warned you to avoid all sweeteners completely. Hi, I’m Abdur, your nutrition coach, and today I’m going to explain exactly how honey affects your blood sugar and whether it deserves a place in your diabetes management plan. Does Honey Actually Spike Blood Sugar Less Than Regular Sugar? Honey does raise your blood sugar, but the glycemic index tells us it does so more slowly than white sugar. The glycemic index of honey ranges from 35 to 58 depending on the type, while white sugar sits at 65. This difference exists because honey contains fructose and glucose in roughly equal amounts, while table sugar is pure sucrose. Your body processes fructose differently than glucose, sending it directly to your liver instead of immediately into your bloodstream. Research published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism found that honey produced a lower glycemic response compared to sucrose in both healthy individuals and people with type 1 diabetes. However, this doesn’t mean honey is a free pass because it still contains about 17 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon. The slower spike is better than a rapid one, but any spike still matters when