Diabetics know that cooking at home is a great way to manage blood sugar. Still, it can be tempting to grab something from the drive-thru or call for delivery when you're running short on time. Instead of sacrificing your blood sugar to save time, try these nutritionist-approved kitchen short-cuts! Packaged Salad Greens Save some serious time on salads by using greens … [Read more...] about These Nutritionist-Approved Short-Cuts Save Time In The Kitchen
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Lose Weight & Improve Blood Sugar With A High-Energy Breakfast
You’ve heard it before, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” While this statement is indeed true, it is far more so for those with high blood sugar. A recent study of type II diabetics demonstrated that consuming a high-energy breakfast every day improves blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss. The study consisted of 18 men and 11 women averaging 69 … [Read more...] about Lose Weight & Improve Blood Sugar With A High-Energy Breakfast
Encourage Kids & Grandkids To Eat Healthier With These Tips
Diabetics know that positive food choices are essential to our health… but what about that of our children or grandchildren? Do you have picky eaters, or sneaky snackers? It is so important to foster healthy choices in childhood, as those early years are absolutely crucial to determining lifelong health. The foods we are taught (and allowed) to eat as children become the … [Read more...] about Encourage Kids & Grandkids To Eat Healthier With These Tips
Science Defines Relationship Between Sugar & Cancer
Excess sugar doesn’t just affect blood sugar. It triggers elevations in blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart rate - increasing your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and a host of other diabetes-related complications. New research is now connecting the consumption of sugar with accelerated cancer growth. Sugar seems to exacerbate the “Warburg Effect”, the … [Read more...] about Science Defines Relationship Between Sugar & Cancer
Resist The Break Room & Eat Healthier At Work – Here’s How
Struggling to avoid the carb and sugar-filled oasis that is the breakroom at work? Whether those tasty contributions are brought from home by well-meaning coworkers, or store-bought treats dropped off by hopeful sales representatives, there seem to be tempting treats on the table every day! Making the right snack choices can be difficult, but for diabetics it is absolutely … [Read more...] about Resist The Break Room & Eat Healthier At Work – Here’s How