Bone broth is an old recipe that could be your new wellness tool for blood sugars and so much more. Making bone broth is not a new concept. Home cooks have been using the bones from beef, poultry and wild game for hundreds of years as a way to make use of the whole...
Fermented foods, probiotic foods, gut microbiome - all these confusing words! How are they connected to diabetes, weight problems, heart disease and our immune system? Well it’s way more complicated than I understand but I am going to try and...
What is resistant starch and is it good for diabetes? Have you ever heard of resistant starch foods? Resistant starch is a type of fiber that can’t be digested in the small intestine. That's where most foods including starch is digested and absorbed, and then enters...
If you are trying to eat more low carb veggies for better blood sugars, brussels sprouts are a great choice. But they likely aren't one of the most popular vegetables. I used to hate brussels sprouts. I don’t think I ever had them as a kid and then my only exposure as...
It’s apple season again and fresh orchard apples are my favorite! I have been challenged this year to find time to get to a local orchard but I did make a quick trip last week and got the tasty apples you see in the bowl. I love apples as a snack, but also really love...
Why take this challenge to eat less sweets? To lose weight. Sugar is carbohydrate and processed sugars can be addictive. We tend to overeat processed carbs, which leads to weight gain. To get better blood sugars. We all know too much sugar is not good for diabetes....
Many people with diabetes are told to avoid sweet corn because it’s high carb. Well, that’s true if we eat it as part of a meal filled with other starches but if we choose wisely, we can still enjoy this summer favorite. I bet you don’t hear the healthy things about...
Are you trying to eat less sugar to reverse diabetes? Eating less sugar to reverse diabetes today is much more complicated with all the different foods and products available. If you are trying to make better food choices, you might find it much more confusing than...
Once you are diagnosed with diabetes the risk of heart disease more than doubles. To help prevent heart disease, the American Heart Association recommends eating fish twice a week. To achieve that goal, here 5 canned fish options high in the omega-3 fatty acids: Tuna...
Eating more cold water 'oily fish' has been proven to help in prevention of diabetes for people who have a risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Looking for answers on what to eat to prevent type 2 diabetes? A recent report in the January Diabetes Care journal, talks...