Nutrition tips, recipe round ups, and more to help you navigate healthy eating with diabetes.
Do you steer clear of meal prepping with ground turkey because you’re worried it will taste bland or dry? This is a common concern, but did you know that with the right recipe, ground turkey can actually be a delicious, healthy, and low-carb lean protein option? I love cooking with ground turkey because it is […]
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A variety of different types of plant-based milks have been gaining popularity as a dairy alternative in recent years. Chances are, you have walked through the milk aisle at the grocery store and seen many options you have never known existed before. One of the most popular plant-based milks is almond milk. You can purchase
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You have probably heard that fiber is essential for MANY reasons, but it’s especially crucial when you have diabetes or prediabetes. Fiber helps slow how quickly carbohydrates get into your bloodstream, preventing those rapid spikes in blood sugar that leave you feeling sluggish and impact long-term health. Beyond blood sugar, fiber is also a key
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Many people think of chickpeas as a healthy, high-fiber side dish, but have you ever considered making them into a main course? How about using them in a dessert dish like a Blondie or Cookie Dough Dip? After getting quite a few recent requests for healthy chickpea recipes, I decided to share some of my
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Have you been considering adding more plant-based meals to your life? Eating a plant-based diet offers many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, reduced risk of cancer, improved gut health, and weight loss or weight maintenance, to name a few. Many of us want to start eating more plant-based meals but don’t have
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Do you or your teen (or tween) with Diabetes have an addiction to Starbucks? If so, you are not alone! One of my favorite morning rituals is treating myself to a delicious Starbucks drink. Luckily, there are many low-carb Starbucks drink options available. Unfortunately, Starbucks has discontinued many of its sugar-free syrups and sauces in
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During the pandemic, my brother-in-law gifted me some of his sourdough starter (thank you Dustin!) and I managed to keep it alive and well for several months. My husband and I created some delicious sourdough concoctions. I noticed the sourdough bread I was eating didn’t seem to have as much of an impact as typical
Is Sourdough Bread Good for Diabetes? Read More »
Does the thought of reading food labels and counting carbohydrates sound overwhelming and complicated? It can feel like a lot to learn but it truly is very simple. In this article, we will discuss the basics of why carb counting with diabetes is important, how to get started, and some more advanced tips such as
Carb Counting for Diabetes: How to Achieve Consistent Blood Sugars Read More »
Do you dislike eggs or are you just sick of eating them all the time? Maybe you have an egg allergy in your family, or you are trying to consume more plant-based meals? You are not alone if it seems like ALL of the low-carb breakfast choices you can think of or see online contain
Are you confused by all of the sugar alternatives and sugar alcohols popping up in recent years? Many of us with diabetes or prediabetes are seeking alternatives that satisfy our sweet tooth without the extra calories, carbs, or negative health impacts. Currently, allulose and monk fruit are among the most popular in the natural sweetener
Allulose vs Monk Fruit: Which Sweetener is Right for You? Read More »
