Nutrition

No time for breakfast at home? It looks like you’ll be making a stop at the closest drive-thru for breakfast. What’s the best (or better) option when it comes to...

Are you looking for some fresh and tasty ideas for dinner that are also low in carbohydrates? Eating well with type 2 diabetes is important for controlling blood sugar, but...

Many of you have chosen to reduce your daily carb intake as way to control blood sugar levels and assist with weight loss. I commend all of you for making...

Have you heard of a hormone called Ghrelin? Ghrelin is one of the “hunger hormones” and is produced mainly in the stomach. One of the functions (among many) of Grehlin...

Several months ago I wrote an article titled, "Can a Low Carb Diet Help?". The feedback I received from the type 2 diabetes community inspired me to write a follow-up...

We know that eating well is a huge component of managing type 2 diabetes, and part of eating well is cutting back on eating out and spending more time in...

Of course all fruits and vegetables are good for you, but it’s important to understand the differences between them when planning a balanced diet. First, let’s get one thing straight:...

Starting your day off right way is absolutely critical to managing your diabetes—in fact, it should be part of a healthy diet, period! Individuals who consistently eat breakfast have a...

Protein rich foods have long been respected for their nutrient density. More recently protein has received attention for its potential to assist in weight management. According to the National Health...

Did you know? The average American eats fast food 159 times a year. Fast food is a popular choice for many reasons, one of the biggest reasons being convenience. We...

Are you in need of some new low carb recipe ideas? This article features 12 new recipe ideas that can be enjoyed as either a meal or a snack.  Each...

As people with type 2 diabetes we often hear that we should be “eating in moderation,” but what exactly does that mean? I think it means different things to different...

As April comes to a close, the summer season is fast approaching which means warm weather, sweet drinks, pool parties and barbecues! So you might also be thinking “how I’m going to manage...

Many of us feel the urge to snack most days, especially after lunch and before dinner, when energy levels tend to dip. Before you reach for your snack, drink a...

I recently visited Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market with my family. Eastern Market is well known for being one of the largest historic farmer’s markets in the country.  Visiting a farmer’s...

I was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others...

When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by...

Does anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is...

I freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to...

All-purpose flour, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and baking soda. These eight ingredients are the components used to make traditional chocolate chip cookies. If you have...