Ah, fall. The leaves are turning color, the air is cooling, and some seriously delicious foods are now in season. Let's review a few of these super-foods and how they can benefit blood sugar. And check out a few recipe ideas perfect for making the most of these fall flavors! While it’s true you can have cinnamon year-round, its scent is guaranteed to plunge you straight into … [Read more...] about Lower Blood Sugar With These Delicious Fall Super-Foods!
Food Tips
Science Proves – Fight Inflammation, Reduce Chronic Disease
Research has found that inflammation is the root cause of many chronic illnesses, and preventing inflammation is absolutely paramount in living the healthy lives we all desire. Inflammation itself is one of the human body’s defensive responses, but when it becomes chronic, it can be devastating. Inflammation is how the body tries to heal after an injury, repair damaged tissue … [Read more...] about Science Proves – Fight Inflammation, Reduce Chronic Disease
Frozen Fish – Does It Deserve A Place On Your Plate?
Think frozen foods are second best? It is true that most freezer meals are packed with sodium and frozen desserts are off-limits for diabetics. But believe it or not, there is a frozen food that can actually help manage diabetes… fish! Did you know the majority of the fresh filets on ice at your local supermarket have been previously frozen? Most fish are frozen immediately … [Read more...] about Frozen Fish – Does It Deserve A Place On Your Plate?
Eat More Garlic To Benefit Blood Sugar & Overall Health
Garlic has been treasured throughout ancient and modern history. Not only as a culinary ingredient, but for its medicinal properties and positive effects on health! The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all documented their love of utilizing garlic for better health! Though civilization has changed quite a bit over the years, garlic should still hold that revered status … [Read more...] about Eat More Garlic To Benefit Blood Sugar & Overall Health
Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them
Fruits are healthy and healthy foods shouldn’t make you gain weight... right?" The key in this case is the way in which fruits are consumed. A recent study that found that drinking fruit juice (yes, even 100% juice) actually contributes to weight gain, not weight loss. Weight gain and obesity are chronic health issues in the United States. American adults are gaining an … [Read more...] about Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them