People who have heart disease and diabetes often come to me in a state of panic. "Hmm...heart disease, so, low fat means no meat or cheese...diabetes, that means no potatoes rice or pasta...not to mention sweets. Gee, can I eat anything?" Fortunately, the answer not only is "yes" but that you can eat everything. The key is not only what you eat, but how and when you it. Diabetes and heart disease are like evil twins. They work together in all the worst ways. Diabetes significantly increases your chances to have a heart attack or stroke. Many people with diabetes also have high blood … [Read more...]
National Diabetes Month: What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
It's true. What you don't know really can hurt you. Here's what you need to be aware of to stay safe. Janet (whose name has been changed to protect her identity)had been rushed to the hospital. She was cleaning the house on a quiet Saturday morning. Suddenly, her chest felt like an elephant was using it as a bed. She sat down to catch her breath. She felt a little better then the elephant sat back down on her. She broke out in a cold sweat. She thought she might throw up. Something was very wrong. She called 911. A doctor entered her hospital room. First he confirmed what she suspected. … [Read more...]
The Mason Jar Movement: 3 Foolproof Meals Anyone Can Assemble
I'm on a Mason jar meal kick. Have you seen the beautiful, Instagram worthy meals in a glass jar? What you might think is a tactic used by fancy food bloggers to gain traction, is actually a nutrition trend worth following. Not only do mason jars help create meals that look aesthetically appealing, but they provide a practical and portable solution for anyone who wants to eat more nutritious meals. From overnight oats, fiesta salads, and noodle bowls, using mason jars in your meal planning is not only easy and convenient but also good for the environment. Here are my favorite twists on … [Read more...]
Breakfast Ideas To Make You Bright-eyed and Bushy Tailed
There are many breakfast ideas that will give you the energy to start your day off right. Breakfast means different things to different people. To some it is eggs and grits? To others, it's any food eaten before 10 am? But there is no doubt that after not fueling your body for 8-12 hours, "breaking the fast" with some nourishment is a great start to the day. When you have diabetes eating breakfast can actually help your blood sugars. Yes, you heard that right. Eating carbohydrate as part of a healthy breakfast can actually help level out your blood sugars. Some people notice that their … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Make Changes that Stick!
Everyone knows that to grow and improve we need to evolve. To evolve involves change. But change is hard. However, a failure to change may lead you down a road of unnecessary danger. Weight loss is the change that so many of us desire. Most attempt some fad diet, and then another, but generally the diet ultimately fails. Sure, there is initial weight loss, sometimes dramatic weight loss, but most often the weight reappears, often along with a total weight increase. The dieter believes they have failed when really it is the diet that is the failure. As diets are seldom a viable long term … [Read more...]
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