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7 Tips for Enjoying Thanksgiving with Energy and Confidence

November 23, 2021 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

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...]

5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain

December 20, 2018 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

The holidays are a time for family, friends, good food and creating great memories. Our schedules are filled with shopping, decorating, and holiday party hopping. The busy days can make it challenging to maintain healthy exercise and sleep habits, making it easy to turn to food for a quick energy rush or comfort when feeling sad or lonely. Here are 5 Tips to Fend off Holiday Weight Gain #1 Sip on soup. Soup is a low energy dense food, which means it provides fewer calories per gram - therefore you can eat a nice serving of soup, relatively low in calories. (This is not true for heavy … [Read more...]

Healthy Hummus Recipe

Try my favorite hummus recipe. Marlene Koch’s Healthy Hummus is easy, economical, and delicious! It doesn’t have the extra added fat found in many store bought versions. I admit, the tahini is expensive, but a jar lasts a long time. This recipe is pure goodness. Olive oil provides healthy, non-saturated fat; sesame seeds are rich […]

How to Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving and Feel Great

I love healthy Thanksgiving food and being with family and friends. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. After the meal, we always take a leisurely walk, which feels good, and then spend time relaxing and socializing. It is the perfect day. With so much of Thanksgiving focused on food, it’s good to plan ahead so you […]

Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo with Lemon-Dill Dressing Recipe

Last night Bob and I were eating what we believe is the best salmon recipe I’ve ever made. If you like salmon, I bet you will like it too. I’ve served it to company over and over (as long as they like salmon), and always with rave reviews. Here’s what I love, (besides the flavor): […]

Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce Recipe

I wrote “good and quick” in my cook book on this Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe. That’s my signal to make this one again! This entire dish is made on the stovetop with just 7 ingredients. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork, low in saturated fat, but full of flavor with this sauce. […]

Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

For a quick and healthy dinner, try Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s so beautiful you can serve it to company. Salmon is ideal for getting Omega-3 fats, and this recipe has great flavor with very little salt. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and those who want to feel satisfied […]

How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies but Not Eat Too Many

Even when you have diabetes, you can enjoy Christmas cookies. The challenge is not eating too many. Here are Tips for not eating too many cookies. I’ve been making Christmas cookies ever since I was a young teen. In the early days my sister and I would make cutouts and decorate them with Mom’s help. […]

Recipes for Healthy Eating with Diabetes