Planning and preparing meals at home can do true wonders for your health in 2018. By eliminating fast food, pre-packaged, and frozen meals, you will drastically reduce your intake of sugar, salt, and preservatives. There is not a single part of your body that would not enjoy (and benefit from) meals made at home from fresh ingredients! Not only are you setting yourself up … [Read more...] about To Improve Diabetes This Year, Cook More Meals At Home In 2018
Food Tips
Want To Conquer Your Cravings? Add A Little Spice!
Ah, food cravings. We all get them, we all try to ignore them, and we’ve all given in a time or two. Did you know that food cravings originate in the parts of the brain that manage feelings of pleasure and reward? There are a few different potential causes for a food craving to be triggered. The first is an imbalance of hormones, like serotonin or leptin, which can cause a … [Read more...] about Want To Conquer Your Cravings? Add A Little Spice!
You’ve Heard The Words “Eating Clean” – But What Does That Mean?
“Clean-eating” means eating foods in as close to their natural form as possible. Processed foods found in boxes and bags are out. Vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and healthy fats are in. Let’s start with the two most obvious food groups – vegetables and fruits. When it comes to these two, fresh is best. However, frozen fruits and vegetables are a close second, as they … [Read more...] about You’ve Heard The Words “Eating Clean” – But What Does That Mean?
Could Taking A Nap Help You Conquer Sugar Cravings?
The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get 7-9 hours of sleep every night. So, what happens when we don’t get enough sleep? New research has shown that getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night can put you at higher risk for Type II diabetes, diabetes complications, and other metabolic diseases like obesity. The body’s reaction to lack of sleep can mimic insulin … [Read more...] about Could Taking A Nap Help You Conquer Sugar Cravings?
Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar – But Are You Eating Enough?
Fiber serves many purposes for the body. It helps to regulate blood sugar, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol, and promotes gut health and regularity. All of these benefits are especially helpful for individuals with diabetes as it is crucial for them to control blood sugar, as well as, heart health. Without fiber, our digestive tract suffers, we develop high … [Read more...] about Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar – But Are You Eating Enough?