Meeting Carbohydrates - Beans...In most nutrition-based food groupings, like the USDA MyPlate, beans and lentils are classified as lean protein foods, and rightfully so. One...reactionscomments
Jen Picicci, MHS...Jen Picicci is a health writer and blogger, certified life coach, certified intuitive eating counselor, and holds a Master of Health Sciences...
Decluttering your Life into Good Diabetes Management...When we think of diabetes management, we think of the standard things: diet, exercise, medication, education or counseling, and maybe even therapy...reactionscomments
Five Facts About Coconut Oil...Coconut oil is one of the latest food crazes, with some people "dosing" several times a day. But, is coconut all it's...reactionscomments
Breakfast Power - Pop Quiz...I’m sure you have heard the saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." The truth of the matter is...reactionscomments
The Journey is every bit as important as the destination...I was first diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 15 years ago. BUT, looking back, I think the signs were there much earlier...reactions1comment
Estimating Portion Sizes with Everyday Objects...Controlling portion sizes is a key part of managing your blood glucose levels. Most people tend to overestimate portion sizes, meaning they...reactions2comments
Be Nutty For Nuts...Are you including nuts in your daily menu? Well, you probably should. Scientific studies continue to show benefits for people with diabetes...reactionscomments
A Sneaky Way to Burn More Calories...Have you ever heard someone say, "I have a slow metabolism"? They may be right! Body size, muscle mass, gender, and age...reactionscomments
Juggling Diabetes and Grief...Recently, I lost a pet which I had owned for many years. I loved him as a child and it has been...reactions2comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Grains...In nutrition terms, the word “grain” usually refers to the seeds of grasses – but, not always. Wheat, rice, barley, rye and...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Fruit...There’s a common misconception about diabetes and food – avoid sweets. It is true that our “Western diet” includes too much added...reactionscomments
The Best Whole Grains for Type 2 Diabetes...Grains are made from edible seeds or kernels, in their whole form, these contain three components—the endosperm, the germ, and the bran...reactionscomments
Militus II...About six years a ago I was diagnosed Diabetes 2 (Militus 2) and for the rest of my life i have to take...reactions1comment
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Type 2 diabetes control without medication...Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago. I couldn't stand the idea of injecting myself with insulin...reactions1comment
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
Meeting Carbohydrates – Dairy...Most dietary carbohydrate comes from plants – sugars and syrup, fruits, grains, starchy vegetables, and beans, for example. But there is one...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Starchy Vegetables...Plants are carbohydrate factories. Plants take the carbon dioxide we breathe out, mix with water, add energy from sunlight, and produce sugars...reactionscomments
Sugar Swaps – Easy Ways to Improve Your Carb Count...The average American man consumes around 335 calories from added sugars while women consume around 239 calories. That’s an alarming 15 to...reactionscomments
