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7 Starter Tips for a New Diagnosis of Diabetes
Hearing that you have a new diagnosis of diabetes is a very emotional experience and many questions go through your mind. When I was told I had gestational diabetes 14 years ago I'm pretty sure I went home and cried, feeling the "why me"? reaction. Well all those...
Are Grapes Good or Bad for Diabetes?
Can I eat grapes? is a common question I get. Many people have been told grapes are too high in sugar and if you have diabetes you should not eat them. Grapes are actually very heart healthy and have a low glycemic index, in the 43-53 range. One serving is about 15-20...
3 Questions for Faster Food Label Reading for Diabetes
Do you get completely confused about what to look at on the food label for your diabetes? Well considering the large number of products today, so much information on the packages and the confusing news reports, how could you NOT be confused? Hopefully the answers to...
10 Foods You Can Mix & Match to Make Fast Healthy Meals
No time or motivation to cook? Whether it's living alone or being busy with work or family, you need fast healthy meal ideas so you can still keep diabetes in check. Try this list of foods to save yourself from the high carb, high fat fast food lane . . . and just...
Probiotic Food for a Strong Immune System
Have you had any probiotic food in the past few days? Here are some examples. Buttermilk Yogurt Cottage Cheese Kefir Sauerkraut Pickled beets I usually try to eat yogurt at least twice a week to get the good bacteria, and I also like Kefir, especially for making...
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
Magnesium is important for insulin sensitivity – the underlying problem with type 2 diabetes. But there are also other reasons to get enough magnesium, preferably from food. It's important for bone density, which is a big concern for middle age women! Many people...
Recipe Share: Bourbon Chicken
This recipe has become one of my family's favorites. Recipe Ingredients 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ginger 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup apple juice 1/3 cup...
All or Nothing Thinking Makes You Feel Like a Diet Failure
Thinking of food as good or bad is an All or Nothing mindset. This way of thinking keeps you on the diet rollercoaster. Here's how - We decide to lose weight or get control of diabetes and we say to ourselves: "I have to eat better. I'll start a healthy diet...
How to Get Off the Addictive Carbs Eating Pattern
Feel like you're addicted to sugar or carbs? Try a different approach instead of feeling like you have to starve yourself of all carbs. Transition with "safe" sweets/snacks. Get the addictive sweets and snacks out of the house. Addictive carbs are those are the ones...