You may have heard it's best to eat five or six times a day. For some this works well but it isn’t for everyone, some choose to incorporating snacking into their meal plan. Today I’ll share who should have a snack and what they should have. I’ll also talk about how snacking can keep you from meeting your health goals. It isn't true that there is only one way to eat properly. For some folks three meals a day with no snacks in-between works fine. Some people prefer three meals because they: Don’t want to be bothered with eating every few hours May be busy and not have time May … [Read more...]
Favorite Ramen Broccoli Slaw Recipe
I love old recipes that remind me of my sweet Mom. I found one of her favorites to share. Our next door neighbor Mrs. Pennington made it first. After she gave it to Mom it was in the regular rotation when our big family got together and she needed something she could make ahead that was easy and delicious. When I found my handwritten version on one of Mom's recipe cards I went online to double check the specific directions. (The recipe card said it was from Food to Die For). The recipe was not available, but I was fascinated to learn more about the award winning book "Food to Die for: A Book … [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...]
Eating Healthy for Heart Disease and Diabetes
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...]