As mindful diabetics, we are always searching for ways to improve our blood sugar and overall health. The most obvious way to do that is to make healthier food choices. But that ‘simple’ ideal involves more than you may think. Fast food and processed foods are everywhere… literally! They are widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, these foods often contain … [Read more...] about Trick Yourself Into Making Healthier Food Choices
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The Unexpected Way Sugar Can Make You Sick
In recent years, scientific research has begun to reveal the true evils of sugar. Consuming sugar doesn’t just affect your pancreas, insulin, and blood sugar levels. It triggers elevations in blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate, as well. Sugar also has inflammatory properties – increasing risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, even some forms of cancer. Sugar … [Read more...] about The Unexpected Way Sugar Can Make You Sick
Healthier Hearts Linked To Healthier Brains As We Age
These days, it seems we are maintaining many different parts of our health in an attempt to stay as active as possible. Managing blood sugar, emphasizing heart health, now trying to balance that with brain health… it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Research is finding that hard work is worth it – there is a strong connection between heart health and brain health as we age. A … [Read more...] about Healthier Hearts Linked To Healthier Brains As We Age
Gourmet Brownie with Cheesecake Topping
This is delicious decadent. It combines two desserts of your favorites: gourmet brownies and cheesecake. Each square has 3.5 grams net carbs! You will not believe its Keto and low carb and actually good for you. All you have to do is use our Gourmet Brownie mix as the base and add the Cheesecake topping. Gourmet Brownie with Cheesecake Topping Save Print … [Read more...] about Gourmet Brownie with Cheesecake Topping
Is Unhealthy Snacking Sabotaging Your Diet?
It’s 2019 and you’re ready for better health. You’ve been putting time and effort into your diet. Grocery shopping for healthy foods, cooking more at home, and eating out less. Great job! A word of warning – if you aren’t snacking smart, your diet could be heading for disaster! Frequent snacking, especially on foods that lack any nutrition, can increase body weight. Not to … [Read more...] about Is Unhealthy Snacking Sabotaging Your Diet?