Have you ever wondered what the best protein powders for diabetes are? Or maybe you don’t even know how much protein you should aim to eat in a day? These are very common questions. Whether you have diabetes or not, protein is an essential macronutrient that helps control satiety, muscle health, and blood sugar. Protein […]
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Plant-based milks are gaining popularity as a dairy alternative in recent years. Chances are, you have walked through the milk aisle at the grocery store and have seen “milk” options that you have never known existed before. One of the most popular plant-based milks is almond milk. You can purchase almond milk at the grocery
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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, such as Chickpea Patties or Chickpea Curry? 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
Are Gluten-Free diets healthy or just a fad? Is there a reason why you should consider going gluten-free? Is gluten-free low carb? We get these questions all the time from our clients, so if you are confused about what “gluten-free” means, you are not alone. In this blog post, we will break down the myths
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Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have you been considering adding more plant-based meals to your life? Eating a plant-based diet offers many health benefits including reducing your risk of heart disease,
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If you could make one small and easy tweak to your eating pattern and gain tons of health benefits, would you do it? You probably are thinking “Of course I would, but what’s the catch?” You may have heard about fasting, including intermittent fasting, on social media or in conversations with friends and family in
Do you or your teen (or tween) with Diabetes have an addiction to Starbucks? If so, you are not alone! Treating myself to a delicious Starbucks drink is one of my favorite morning rituals. Luckily, there are many low carb Starbucks drink options available. Unfortunately, Starbucks has gotten rid of many of their sugar free
Does the thought of reading food labels and counting carbohydrates sound daunting and complicated to you? It can feel like a lot to learn but it truly is very simple. In this article, we will break down the basics of why carb counting with diabetes is important, how to get started with carb counting, as
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Do you or your child dislike eggs or are you just sick of eating them all the time? Maybe your child has an egg allergy or your family is 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
Do you ever wonder if there are items that you could be using to help make life with diabetes a little bit easier and more enjoyable for your family? When I was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and started using an insulin pump at 10 years old, I was always struggling with where to
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