Lets talk about another misconception. “They” said you shouldn’t eat this stuff…”They” are wrong! “I gave up potatoes. I love them but I know they’re fattening. Sure do miss them.” I’ve been hearing this for years. Potatoes are so misunderstood. Let’s shine some light on one of my favorite foods. But first, let’s talk about the word “fattening”. I’ve heard this for as long as I can remember. But it doesn’t make sense. Foods are never “fattening.” Some are high in fat, some high in sugar, and some high in calories, but that still does not make them “fattening”. Your body stores excess … [Read more...]
Healthy Eating, Are you Cutting out the Wrong Foods?
Are you Cutting out the Wrong Foods? “I know I need to get rid of rice and bread.” “I’ve cut out pasta so far.” “I really miss eating raisin bran but I’ve avoided it for 2 weeks.” These are things I’ve heard lately. My immediate thought …”I’m so glad I can work with you.” There is no valid reason to eliminate these favorite foods. Actually, you should add them back! I understand the confusion. All the fad diets for the past 20 years have been bashing carbohydrates. According to “Business Wire” the United States weight loss and diet control market is now worth a record $72 billion. … [Read more...]
How to Manage Stress and Get Back on Track During a Pandemic
Times are tough. COVID cases are rising at an alarming rate. Civil unrest creates fear and uncertainty. The economy is in trouble. All of these factors create stress and stress creates its own set of problems. Frankly, while my disposition is usually pretty sunny, even my optimism has been tested. Generally speaking, as stress levels go up, self-care declines. Yet, now, more than ever, self care is critical. I recently learned that people with diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are 12 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those without these conditions. There are studies in … [Read more...]
How to Make The Best Smoothies for People with Diabetes
Here are some tips to make a healthy, delicious smoothie and minimize the adverse effects for someone with diabetes. One of my friends asked me these questions and I bet some of you might like to know the answers: "Are smoothies good for people with diabetes? Does blending the fruit make it more "available"? What does blending do to the fiber?" The better answer to the question of whether smoothies are a good choice for those with diabetes is this; it depends on what type of smoothie we are talking about. Because smoothies are made from a variety of ingredients, their nutritional value … [Read more...]
Better Together! Pairing Plants and Dairy for Healthy Eating
Some things are just better together. Hall and Oates, peanut butter and jelly, dinner and a movie; you get the idea. Pairing plant-based foods and dairy foods is another great combination. They work together to get nutrients most people miss out on. Fortunately plants are "in" these days. Have you heard of a plant-based diet? Oddly, there is no specific definition for "plant-based diet." Some people think of it as vegetarian or vegan, while others define it as having plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts) as the base of their diet while still enjoying animal … [Read more...]
