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When talking with a client about how to manage their diabetes, drinking alcohol, specifically beer, is probably one of the most common questions that I am asked right after “can I still eat bananas?” People are often surprised (and relieved) to learn what is and is not recommended. 

When you hear the words "food and drink pairing” you may instantly think of wine.  Traditionally, our vinous friends have been the star of many great flavour combinations.  Did you know you can just as easily pair food with beer? In fact because of the vast array of tastes each and every style can produce beer can create an even more complex and diverse dining experience.

Are you a person living with diabetes who has asked a Diabetes Educator if it’s okay to consume alcohol? If so, you likely spent an entire appointment discussing the answer. Unfortunately, there have not been many user-friendly guides for Canadians to take home with them – until now. 

Kerri Sherk, a registered dietitian and yoga instructor, who has been helping clients lose weight for close to 20 years, answers the age-old question.

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We all know that beer tastes delicious. We also know that one beer can taste totally different from another. Yet if all beer is made with the same basic ingredients why do the flavours differ so drastically?