Breakfast: Take it Or Leave It? A Doctor Rants... Part II...I was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others...reactionscomments
Christina Saschin...Christina is a food columnist, blogger and nutritionist. She holds a BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences, loves cooking, rock climbing and the outdoors. Christina has worked at a diabetic...
Split Pea Soup with Ham...Savory, comforting and full of flavor, this hearty split pea soup with ham is a great source of fiber and is simple to make. As the dried split peas cook...reactionscomments
Think Values, Not Rules, When it Comes to Healthy Eating...I recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over rules were more original thinkers. This got me...reactionscomments
Could I Ever Have a Baby?...I am 39 years old. I have never had a child. The thought of having a child, aside from some warm, fuzzy afterthought, has never much crossed my mind. But…...reactionscomments
What Can You Learn from Studying People Who Live in A "Blue Zone"?...Ever heard of a “Blue Zone”? What if I told you that learning about it could help you live longer and better, and that you wouldn’t even have to start pumping...reactionscomments
Can a Low Carbohydrate Diet Help?...When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by...reactions1comment
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 so I have scheduled meals and carbohydrates through...reactionscomments
Caffeine and Blood Sugar Control...Does anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is...reactionscomments
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A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed Type 2...Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and I can still...reactionscomments
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? Have there been any holes punched in that...reactionscomments
Microwave Cooking: Eating Healthy with (Mostly) Packaged Foods...I freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to...reactionscomments
What You Need to Know About Setting a Goal for the New Year...You probably have goal setting on your mind right now, since the New Year is right around the corner. I think it's a fabulous time to think about what you want to...reactionscomments
Chemo related type 2 diabetes...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after my ovarian cancer in 2014. I never had high blood sugar until after my chemo. It varies from 151 to 310, the...reactions1comment
Carob Chip Cookies...All-purpose flour, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and baking soda. These eight ingredients are the components used to make traditional chocolate chip cookies. If you have...reactionscomments
A Full Day of Meals for 1500-1600 Calories...There’s a lot that comes packaged with the holiday season besides gifts, food, and good company. In between the holidays, there’s shopping to do, dinners to organize, errands to run...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!...Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that person in our lives that lives with diabetes...reactionscomments
Mushroom Fennel Stuffing...Looking for a lower carb version of this holiday favorite? This stuffing is delicious and flavorful with the addition of hearty mushrooms and savory fennel in addition to the traditional...reactionscomments
Low Carb Lunch Ideas...When you have diabetes, carbohydrates are talked about to exhaustive extents. Many people with diabetes feel that carbohydrates should be eliminated or heavily restricted. However, carbohydrates are the body’s preferred...reactionscomments