Can Cinnamon Really Help Your Health?When I got ready to write this article, I had all sorts of titles like “3 Ways Cinnamon Makes You Healthier” and “Why You Should be Eating More Cinnamon” running...reactionscomments
Shrimp Lettuce WrapsButter lettuce is a great plate to add any protein and veggies to. For this dish, I added colorful veggies and shrimp to make a tasty fresh lunch or light...reactionscomments
What Am I Allowed to Eat?Being diagnosed with diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. There are many myths that go along with the diagnosis, making it difficult to navigate truth from fallacy. One of the...reactionscomments
Homemade Vegetable BrothWe are all looking for ways to stretch our nutritious foods a little farther these days. While chopping fresh vegetables for snacks over the past 2 weeks, I saved the...reactionscomments
Tips to Help Lower Your A1cGetting blood sugar under control is one of the hardest tasks for a person with diabetes. While daily blood sugars are a good clue to the level of control you...reactions2comments
TACCO SaladThis can be enjoyed with your favorite meat or simply alone. You can have this along with a steak, grilled chicken breast, baked chicken, baked fish, boiled shrimp, baked pork...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes Misdiagnosis: 3 Things That I’ve LearnedLast year, it was confirmed that after 8 years of living with type 2 diabetes, that I don’t have type 2 diabetes. This article will focus on what I learned...reactions2comments
Planning a Road Trip During COVID-19Summer is upon us. Is it time to hit the road? We are all simultaneously anxious to get out of the house after months of restrictions and still stay safe...reactionscomments
Some Tips to Help Prevent Wasting FoodI am not a fan of wasting food - I never have been. I grew up in a family with 6 children and parents who survived the depression. We didn’t...reactionscomments
Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Non-Fried-RiceThis recipe is my version of shrimp fried rice without all of the extra carbs. Enjoy this dish for lunch or dinner. To make it a complete meal, add a...reactionscomments
To Detox or Not Detox - That is the Question?During the months of January and February, and then again in the Spring, getting ready for bathing suit weather, I find my patients talking about following some sort of detox...reactionscomments
Baked Ham and Egg BreakfastThese breakfast baskets take less than 15 minutes to make. You literally could bake them before you head off to work while making your coffee, it's so quick! Makes 1...reactionscomments
You Can't Make More Time but You Can Tackle Stress With Better Time Management“There are just not enough hours in the day!” Does this sound familiar? As a therapist and coach, I work on managing stress with nearly all of my clients, and...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...reactionscomments
Harissa Shrimp Stir FryLooking for an easy and flavorful dinner? Harissa sauce is a Moroccan red pepper sauce that comes in varying spice levels. It could be added to any protein option for...reactionscomments
Keto vs. Not Keto: How Did We Get Here?There are two camps when it comes to how to deal with type 2 diabetes. There is ‘keto’ and there is ‘not keto’. How did we get here? Whatever happened...reactionscomments
Benefits and Drawbacks of Glucose Checks, A1c Levels, and Time In RangeYou and your healthcare team gauge the success of your diabetes management plan by using your daily checks and/or your A1c levels. Both are relevant. But, you likely haven’t heard of Time...reactions2comments
4 More Foods to Boost ImmunityThis year, avoid calling in sick to summer festivities with the immune fighting power of whole food ingredients. Of course, food alone isn't a cure-all. You need sleep, exercise, and...reactionscomments
Interview With Dr. Jeff O'Boyle About Direct-to-Patient HealthcareAs someone who has dedicated a large portion of energy into pursuing solutions for people with chronic illness, including type 2 diabetes, learning about the 'direct to patient' healthcare model...reactionscomments
Dinner: Meal Prep for Your Family and Better Type 2 Diabetes ManagementDinner time, it can be the favorite time of day when family comes together to chat and decompress from the busy-ness of work and school. But actually getting dinner on...reactionscomments
