The Power of ProteinHigh protein foods were definitely on display at this year’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, a gathering of more than 9,000 registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition scientists with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mediterranean Diet Made SimpleHave you been looking to make a change in how you eat? Are you tired of reusing the same recipes week after week? Do you want to try a recipe...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinach Mushroom FrittataThis savory and delicious egg dish is hearty and versatile. Serve it up for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. It's high in protein and packed with flavor. Makes 8...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lemon Cardamom CakeI usually turn this cake bottom side up after it is COMPLETELY cool. This is a great cake on its own but also a great base for a berry shortcake. Makes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes-Compatible: Eating your way through a world of flavorsI look at my eating and cooking as an enjoyable way to manage myDiabetes and my life. It is not something to be dreaded. It is not a burden on me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Secrets to Simpler Meal PlanningYou’ve made the decision to eat healthier, and you’ve come to the realization that eating this way is probably going to mean less eating out and more preparing foods at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So...You Have Type 2 Diabetes and You Hate to Cook?Eating out may not be the best answer to eating Diabetes-Compatible meals. You know that. You did not just fall off the turnip truck (why do turnip truck drivers get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I wear a Medical Alert Bracelet?When we think of medical alert jewelry, we tend to think of persons who might be in immediate danger from a food allergy, or even a low blood glucose episode...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Carbohydrate Replacements that WORK!!A recipe was posted here on T2D the other day for a great recipe for Goulash. The picture showed the meat on a bed of noodles. Now, just because you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish I'd Known About Intuitive EatingI’ve written a couple of previous posts about how to start eating intuitively, but this time I thought I’d delve into what I wish I’d known about it before I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Don’t Let Your Diabetes Management Efforts Go Up in SmokeYou’ve heard the message millions of times. There are heart wrenching ads on radio, billboards, television, and even at schools during the month of November – the Great American Smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diabetes and Winter TravelIt’s starting to be that time of the year where folks might turn into geese, and flee the cold weather. I can’t say I blame them. My home state of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Real Scoop on CholesterolNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know where your blood cholesterol levels are? Make this month a time to take steps towards feeling and living your best! We’re...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Understanding the A1c TestThe Hemoglobin A1c test, or simply your A1c, measures a person’s average blood sugar control over the past two to three months. It is often referred to as your diabetes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - SweetsI’ve written about other groups of carbohydrate-containing foods – starchy vegetables, dairy, fruit, grains, beans and lentils – to make sure readers know these foods will affect blood glucose levels...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating and Type 2 DiabetesI dislike dating. There’s just something incredibly disingenuous about it. We meet people in artificial settings, dress fancier than usual, and present ourselves as better versions of our usual personas...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Meeting our exercise goals and optimizing time spent exercising. Does Interval walking or continuous walking benefit us more?Exercise is important for our health; however, many of us fall short of what is recommended. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), only 49.6% of adults over the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low Blood Sugar Controls Appetite -- Not GenesA key to effective diabetes management is keeping steady blood glucose levels. Steady blood glucose levels have many benefits, including the prevention of hypoglycemia. But there’s another potential key benefit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime of bad habits and emotional connections to food...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Choosing High Volume Foods to Eat More and Weigh LessWant to eat more and weigh less? The answer lies in volumetrics. Volumetrics is the principle of eating foods that contain lots of water and fiber. Water and fiber take...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
