Ideas for Cutting Calories and Carbs from Traditional Thanksgiving DishesGobble Gobble! Bring on the Turkey! The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1661, however, it wasn’t until 1863 that president Abraham Lincoln...reactionscomments
Baking with Almond Flour for Type 2 DiabetesDo we have any bakers with type 2 diabetes out there? In the past 5 years, I have grown to love baking...reactions4comments
3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Veggies Into Your MealsSo often, my patients tell me that they know they should be eating more vegetables, but they don't know how or have...reactions2comments
Tips for Boosting the Immune SystemWe are all looking for ways to keep our immune system working at top-notch. There are many simple steps you can take...reactions2comments
What Meals Can I Get for 20 Dollars?Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious...reactions23comments
Carbohydrate Quick Reference GuideUse this chart as a tool to stay on track with your carbohydrate goals each day. You’ll find quick portion size guides...reactions5comments
Finding Lower-Carb Mexican Food Favorites!Mexican food is the best (in my opinion, at least!). I love all of the vibrant flavors and colors used in this...reactions2comments
How to Eat on a Budget During These High Inflation TimesIf you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that nearly every product is more expensive. Inflation in...reactions2comments
10 Pasta SubstitutionsPasta is often a favorite food and household staple, but many people with diabetes tend to avoid it due to its effect...reactions9comments
What You Drink Makes a DifferenceHopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications...reactions3comments
Quiz! How Many Carbs in These 5 BBQ Foods?With warmer weather, who doesn’t love spending more time outdoors? Bring on the cookouts! With burgers, hotdogs, potatoes, baked beans, corn on...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Nonstarchy VegetablesTo be honest, the carbohydrate content of nonstarchy vegetables is so low that nonstarchy vegetables are technically not considered carbohydrate foods in...reactions5comments
Summer Snacking – Managing Blood Glucose During PartiesAs April comes to a close, the summer season is fast approaching which means warm weather, sweet drinks, pool parties and barbecues! So you...reactionscomments
15 Low Carb Appetizer IdeasWho doesn’t love a nice buffet spread full of dips, hors d'oeuvres, and other delicious snacks? Sometimes we fill up more before...reactions2comments
Quick & Clever Ways to HydrateYeah, yeah, yeah, 8 cups a day — we all hear it and we know we should be drinking more water. After...reactionscomments
Water: Can You Learn to Love It?Recently my three-year-old daughter, who has very strong opinions about just about everything, proclaimed that she loves water. That got me thinking:...reactions2comments
Fiber Fact Sheet: 5 Reasons to Fill Up on FiberIt's time to face the facts: people aren't getting enough fiber. The most recent data shows that the average adult in the...reactionscomments
Managing Alcohol Intake with Type 2 Diabetes: 5 Key TipsIt could be hard to imagine a good get-together without a drink or two. Alcohol is a common part of many social...reactionscomments
How I Test New Foods and DrinksThere are differing opinions on when a person should test his or her blood sugar to determine when and how high the...reactionscomments
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Monk Fruit ExtractStevia is one of the most popular sugar-free sweeteners found in sugar-free products and treats. I have experimented a lot with stevia...reactions4comments
