Money Saving Tips for Healthy FoodDiabetes requires us to eat healthy, and eating healthy isn’t always cheap. I’ve written about saving money on healthy, organic, chemical free, or “all natural” foods before, and my list...reactions1comment
Learning To Love VeggiesVegetables, ‘veggies’, are healthy food our bodies need. I have always been okay with them, but given another option, I used to avoid them. Not because I didn’t like them...reactions3comments
Creamy Cashew CauliflowerIf you have a toddler in your life, getting them to eat their veggies can be a real challenge! This dish may be the answer! Riced cauliflower, creamy peanut butter...reactions3comments
Rise and Shine! Reasons to Exercise Before BreakfastFor as long as I can remember my alarm clock has gone off long before sunrise. You might be wondering: Why would I choose do to something so crazy? My...reactionscomments
Mint PestoEnjoy this with some zucchini noodles, with chicken or vegetables or anything you like. It’s light and tangy and delicious! Serves 6...reactionscomments
Primary Care Doctor or Endocrinologist?Diabetes is a very complex disease, so complex that it may require specialists to deal with the magnitude of it. Or does it? There are many knowledgeable primary care physicians...reactions6comments
Oat Prune BarsThis recipe is higher in carbs, making it a great on-the-go breakfast to be enjoyed after an early morning workout. Prunes, old fashioned oats, and a few other key ingredients...reactions1comment
All About the CarbsEven before a lovely tropical vacation at an all-inclusive resort featuring all-you-can-eat buffets, carbohydrate intake had once become a concern with a less active life during winter in Minnesota. Having...reactions2comments
Your Diabetes and Your FamilyDoes your family take an active role when it comes to your diabetes? Does your spouse, partner, child, sibling, or friends who are indeed family, go with you to doctor’s...reactions1comment
White Bean Chicken SoupSoup is one of my favorite meals to cook for our family. There are so many different flavors and options, the possibilities are endless! I cooked this up quickly but...reactions2comments
Diabetes Management in the Spring and SummerIn the past week where I live, weather wise, we had rain, snow, a ‘bring-down-the-hydro-poles’ ice storm and now warm sunshine. It’s an understatement to say I can’t wait for...reactions3comments
Diabetes: Steady As She Goes!Whether or not you have diabetes, eating mindfully and making informed food choices can help you enjoy your meal even more, and feel better afterwards! For diabetes management, meal consistency...reactions7comments
Let’s Talk about PoopPoop. We don’t talk about it openly but we should. We all know it can be embarrassing but to be frank, we all poop so why not talk about it?...reactions8comments
My Favorite SnackWhen I was first diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back when I was 8 years old and way before the internet, one of my favorite “healthy” snacks (and especially before...reactionscomments
When Peanut Butter Isn’t Your JamThere are so many nut butters on the market today, it can be hard to know what to try. Each of them has its own compilation of nutrients that make...reactions4comments
Cashew ClustersThis recipe makes a great after-dinner treat. Enjoy a cashew cluster with a cup of decaf coffee or a glass of almond milk. Did you know nuts have little to...reactions1comment
DeStressing Your DiabetesStress. Everyone lives with some degree of it. Most stress can be controlled, perhaps not eliminated, but controlled. I try to control mine and most of the time I’m successful...reactions5comments
Tiny Changes Add Up When it Comes to Eating BetterEver been on a crash diet? I have. Here are some extreme changes I tried to make with my eating habits over the years that crashed and burned: Giving up...reactions2comments
Egg BakeCozy up with someone special while you share this delicious egg bake for breakfast or brunch. Turkey sausage is the featured ingredient and helps to makes this dish a protein-packed...reactions5comments
Vision Complications of Type 2 DiabetesVision problems can be one of the most frightening complications of diabetes. If not managed properly, they can result in vision loss. We surveyed people living with type 2 diabetes...reactions5comments
