Today I am sharing tips for packing healthy lunches on a budget that I recently shared on Panama City's News Channel 7 Today's Summer Shape Up. Children and adults who are away from home during the day will benefit from having nutritious lunches that don’t require a trip to a restaurant (or to the dreaded snack machine). It is critical to re-fuel your body during the daylight hours when you are most active. If you don’t have something on hand you might end up grabbing who-knows-what. Planning ahead and supplying your own healthy choices for lunch saves time, money, and is likely better … [Read more...]
Can You Get Rid of Diabetes?
“Can I get rid of my diabetes?” There is an answer, and I'll explain. Here’s the lowdown: After being diagnosed with diabetes you can’t really get rid of it. There’s no cure. BUT a small percentage of people with Type 2 diabetes can return to having normal blood sugars, especially after metabolic/bariatric surgery or losing a lot of weight. Unfortunately, over time, the diabetes can “come back.” That’s why there’s not really a “cure.” Diabetes Remission is the new standardized term when blood sugars return to normal after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. You may have heard the terms … [Read more...]
How Many Times a Day Should People with Diabetes Eat?
Have you heard that people with diabetes should eat six times a day? It is true that small frequent feedings can help your glucose from going too high or low. It is a common bit of advice given by health care professionals and misinterpreted as “mandatory” by many people. It’s not bad advice. However, it’s not the only good advice. Did you know that the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care state that a person with diabetes should be referred to a registered dietitian nutritionist knowledgeable about diabetes when they are diagnosed and then as needed throughout the … [Read more...]
Is Keto-Friendly Good for People with Diabetes?
Here’s more on Keto-Friendly Foods and Keto-Friendly Food Labels for People with Diabetes. Are you wondering if a keto-friendly diet and those packages with labels that say “keto-friendly” are good for people with diabetes? A man I met was just diagnosed with diabetes. His neighbor said he should eat “keto-friendly” foods. He wondered if it was good advice. I was a little stumped. The first thought that jumped in to my head was “this is marketing”. The next thought was “What foods was he talking about?” I didn’t have enough information to answer. Tricky terms and claims on the … [Read more...]
Sugar Facts, Why All Sugar Is Not the Same
It IS possible to enjoy sweets with your health in mind. Not all sugar is this same! Get the Sugar Facts. People are often confused about which ones to limit when it comes to their health. Is honey good when you have diabetes? Do bananas have too much sugar? Are sugar substitutes safe? What is added sugar? How about sugar alcohols? I hope to answer all these questions so you feel confident in knowing how to enjoy sweet foods with health in mind. First, here are some general facts on sugar: Sugar is a type of carbohydrate (along with starch, fiber and sugar alcohol). Sugar is broken … [Read more...]