Want to Improve your Heart Health? Switch Fats! I love to simplify healthy eating for a healthy heart. As this is Heart Month, I decided to share some easy “tweaks” to your diet that you can make to help protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. What better time to learn how to alter your fat intake to improve your Heart Health. But first, here’s a mini lesson on cholesterol in your body. Cholesterol is manufactured in your liver. You also get it in animal foods such as meat, poultry and shellfish; as well as full-fat dairy products like cheese, … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Live Your Best Year in 2022!
The New Year is a great time to look at your life and decide what changes you are willing to do to live your best year in 2022! While there is much we cannot control, we each have the ability to live a meaningful life. When I was younger I floated along from year to year. Now, it’s clear that life is short and I can take steps to live my best life. A big part of those steps is helping my clients make changes to live the life of their dreams. Here’s the first question I ask a new client: “What is important to you?” Why ask this? People do not make changes that are not important to them. Some … [Read more...]
Tips for Enjoying Healthy Holidays and Feeling Good!
Your holidays are probably in full swing by now. It's easy to just "go with it" and overeat--after all it's the holidays. But how will you feel? Most people don't feel good about themselves when they overindulge. And when you have diabetes, you can feel even worse when your blood sugar is out of control. Here are my tips for enjoying the holidays and feeling good! 1. Look at a calendar and circle the days that you have a special event. Most people have something special to go to 5-6 times during the holidays. The rest of the days stick to your usual schedule as much as possible. Having … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving with Energy and Confidence
If you are working to manage your weight or diabetes Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a dietary disaster. You can have a successful and pleasurable Thanksgiving Day with a little planning. It is possible to eat well, be happy, and not feel deprived. Here are 7 tips to enjoy your Thanksgiving Day: 1. Take time to be thankful for the gift of another day. Take a moment to marvel at all your body does for you. Pay attention to your breathing. Consider how your amazing body supports you through all the activities of your life. Even if you are struggling with physical limitations, think of all … [Read more...]
Get the Facts About Diabetes and Prediabetes for National Diabetes Month
November is diabetes month. I wonder how many people know this. Diabetes and Prediabetes deserves more attention than they get. Today I will tell you why and what you can do to help. Have you seen this blue circle? Do you know what it stands for? It is the universal symbol for diabetes. Now you know. World Diabetes Day was created by the International Diabetes Federation in 1991. It is celebrated every year on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting. Banting, along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1922. Before insulin, diabetes was fatal. What a gift it is to … [Read more...]