Nutritional newsflash – the majority of American diets are missing seven or more essential nutrients! Before you reach for that bottle of supplements, why not try eating those missing nutrients for breakfast, lunch and dinner instead? Yes, the best way to get quality nutrition is not in a bottle, it’s in eating whole, clean foods. Let’s review a few! “If you want to grow … [Read more...] about Is Your Diet Missing These 7 Important Nutrients?
Food Tips
Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?
Trying to be healthier by eating salads? While it’s true that vegetables are nutritious, the “salad” most commonly enjoyed here in the U.S. is nothing but lettuce and creamy dressing… and healthy it is not. Salads do have the potential to propel you forward in your journey to health, they just have to be constructed the right way. “Lettuce” break the salad down one bite at a … [Read more...] about Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?
Take The Boring Out Of Breakfast With These Amazing Egg Hacks!
Breakfast is and will always be the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Research has found time and again that those who skip breakfast experience blood sugar spikes throughout the remainder of their day. Those who eat a healthy breakfast enjoy more stable blood sugar all day long. So how can you set yourself up … [Read more...] about Take The Boring Out Of Breakfast With These Amazing Egg Hacks!
Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable This Thanksgiving
Turkey day is almost here! Thanksgiving – an entire day devoted to giving thanks for all that’s good in our lives. A holiday often filled with family, friends, and food. While it’s a day to be enjoyed, diabetics especially can benefit from a little thought and planning before digging in! Plan Ahead If you are traveling for your Thanksgiving celebration, don’t forget to … [Read more...] about Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable This Thanksgiving
Meals vs. Snacks – The Difference Can Have A Powerful Effect
Meals vs. snacks – do you view them differently? Is a “snack food” more likely to be something that spikes your blood sugar? Do you try harder to make better choices for “meals” or are they an excuse to enjoy larger portions than you should? The way we perceive snacks and meals can make a huge impact on not only blood sugar, but on overall health. New research has found … [Read more...] about Meals vs. Snacks – The Difference Can Have A Powerful Effect