The Sugar Hiding In Unexpected PlacesWith diabetes, it’s important to watch your added sugar intake in order to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range throughout...reactionscomments
Breakfast ChallengesI grew up never eating breakfast. It wasn’t like we didn’t have food. We did. I vividly remember being in high school...reactionscomments
Are Certain Fruits and Vegetables Better for Weight Loss Than Others?Of course all fruits and vegetables are good for you, but it’s important to understand the differences between them when planning a...reactionscomments
About SugarMost everyone with diabetes understands that sugar and concentrated sweets aren't the best food choices for effectively managing blood glucose. Some think...reactionscomments
How to Eat 5 Servings of Fruits & Veggies a DayWe have all heard for years that eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to achieve...reactionscomments
5 Go-To Snacks That Won’t Tip the ScalesMany of us feel the urge to snack most days, especially after lunch and before dinner, when energy levels tend to dip...reactionscomments
15 Clever Ways to Eat More VegetablesEveryone knows how important it is to eat vegetables. They are nutrient dense, meaning they have lots of vitamins and minerals with...reactions2comments
Clean Eating - What is it and Can it Help Me?Clean eating can have a variety of meaning to different people. While there is no official definition from the USDA or the...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known about Type 2 Diabetes at DiagnosisEvery year in November for Diabetes Awareness Month, I make a list of things I wish I had known when first diagnosed...reactions1comment
Ways to Keep The Weight Off as We AgeAs we age, there is a steady decline in the amount of muscle tissue in both men and women. Calorie needs are...reactionscomments
A Walk After Dinner (And Other Meals, Too) May Be Just What You NeedYou already know you’re supposed to exercise, but what if I told you it can be relatively easy (walking) and that if...reactionscomments
An Unexpected Low Blood SugarI just experienced an unexpected low blood sugar in Starbucks. Lucky for me, I'd just sat down with my order - a...reactionscomments
Three Ways To Stick With Healthy Eating Even When No One Else IsSigh. It’s hard enough to choose cauliflower over cake even when you’re home alone with your own good intentions. Add in a...reactionscomments
Think Values, Not Rules, When it Comes to Healthy EatingI recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over...reactionscomments
Eating Out with Diabetes... Now What?Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and...reactionscomments
Surviving the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is here! This time of year, is often filled with a mix of excitement and dread. If you have...reactions2comments
How I Stopped Snacking at Night For GoodI’ve tried to stop snacking at night about one zillion times in my life (roughly). I’d get started with it and then...reactions3comments
New Year’s ResolutionsHappy New Year! I am so relieved and excited that 2019 is here. I could not wait for 2018 to end as...reactions7comments
Do You Need a Resolution-Reboot?Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking?...reactionscomments
Meditation – Can it Stop You from Overeating?Can you say OMM? You don’t have to be a hippy or a zen master to get the benefits of 15 minutes...reactionscomments