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...
5 Reasons to Add Brussels Sprouts to your Meal Plan
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...
Can Apples Help You Prevent Diabetes?
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...
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...
3 of My Favorite Healthy Fall Foods
Apples, beans and oats. All 3 of these foods are great for helping lower cholesterol, slow blood sugar rise and control hunger! As the weather turns cool I seem to crave heavier foods and more carbs like fresh baked warm cookies! But if you are like me you can’t make...
Why add Romaine lettuce to your diabetes defense?
Romaine lettuce beats all other lettuce varieties when it comes to immune-boosting nutrients. All year long and especially during cold and flu season, we need to make sure we are getting the nutrients we need to fight off all the viruses out there! Besides hand...
Chili recipe is loaded with diabetes fighting ingredients!
Besides tasting great and warming you up on a cold day, almost every ingredient in a chili recipe has health benefits. Here is my family's favorite chili recipe. 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained 2 cans kidney beans rinsed and drained 2 cans tomatoes 1...