3 Essential Pantry ItemsLike everyone else, I've been cooking a lot as of late - some meals are big productions and require loads of prep...reactionscomments
Is an Oat Always Just an Oat?There is no one food that will provide all the nutrients we require, but oatmeal has a lot to offer and should...reactionscomments
Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 Fatty AcidsMost likely you have heard about omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids and their advantage to our overall health when found...reactionscomments
New Lower Carb Snack IdeasHave you heard of a hormone called Ghrelin? Ghrelin is one of the “hunger hormones” and is produced mainly in the stomach...reactions2comments
Natural Sugar Options and DiabetesThere are so many different options for sugar on the shelves today it is hard to know which is the best choice...reactionscomments
Moderation: What Exactly Does That Mean?As people with type 2 diabetes we often hear that we should be “eating in moderation,” but what exactly does that mean?...reactionscomments
The Unhealthy Trap of Health PerfectionismI struggled with an eating disorder for nearly a decade. Though I healed from it a number of years ago, I didn’t...reactionscomments
Why You NEED to Know Your Diabetes Lab ResultsRarely can a medical provider look at you and make a determination on how well your body is working (unless, of course...reactionscomments
The MIND Diet and Type 2 DiabetesHave you heard of the MIND Diet? Can it work for diabetes and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Find out! Blueberries!...reactionscomments
Understanding Diabetes Once You’ve Left Your Doctor’s Office (Part 2)In the last post, I discussed some of the basics of diabetes, and what having it means. The thought of having diabetes...reactionscomments
The Best Breakfast for Type 2 DiabetesBreakfast is such a controversial meal. It’s been touted as the most important meal of the day, yet many people choose to...reactions5comments
The Benefits of BarleyIt’s fairly common that people with diabetes will at some point find themselves thinking carbohydrates are simply evil. Not only are carbohydrates...reactionscomments
Diabetes, Any Type: Are We Really So Different?I ask this question because I hear the pain of people who live with types of diabetes other than Type 2. I...reactionscomments
Got Milk?Since we were kids we have been told to drink milk for strong bones and teeth. Even today they run commercials reminding...reactionscomments
Before You Start the Paleo Diet, Read ThisYou’ve heard about the Paleo diet, and maybe even you know people who have had success with the plan, so what’s the...reactionscomments
Being Mindful of What & How I'm EatingFood is nourishment and keeps us alive, but in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, eating is often automatic and...reactionscomments
Injectables and Fear of Needles!When all other oral treatment alternatives have been exhausted, there are still some treatment plans available for persons with diabetes. These treatments...reactionscomments
Twenty Two Minutes A Day? That's It?Did you know that the CDC recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week? Getting this amount has a ton of...reactionscomments
My Diabetic Tune-UpI have a new car. Because it’s new, it doesn’t require tune-ups as often as older cars, which require tune-ups on a...reactionscomments
My Experience With TrulicityA few months ago, I started on an injectable medication called Trulicity. My doctor gave me the option of a few different...reactions1comment
