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What to Eat on Semaglutide: Expert Advice From a Registered Dietitian

If you’re taking Semaglutide to help with blood sugar control and/or weight management (whether you have type 1, type 2 diabetes, or prediabetes), you’ve come to the right place. This blog post will guide you on how to optimize your diet and learn what to eat on Semaglutide to maximize the effectiveness of this medication. […]

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Allulose vs Monk Fruit: Which Sweetener is Right for You?

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

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Meal Planning for Busy Moms: Conquer the Chaos with the Meal Planning Journal

As a busy mom, you wear many hats. You’re a chauffeur, a chef, a referee, and so much more. It can feel like there are never enough hours in the day, and meal planning often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Between juggling work, school, extracurriculars, and picky eaters, meal planning can quickly

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Is Almond Flour Good for Diabetes? Insights From a Diabetes Dietitian

Flour is a common ingredient that is used in many foods such as baked goods, pasta, breakfast foods, snacks, and even some sauces. Flour is primarily composed of carbohydrates, therefore the type of flour used in foods we eat can play a role in how quickly and dramatically blood sugar levels rise after eating.  Traditional

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Top 10 Diabetes-Friendly High Protein Snacks for Busy Moms On-the-Go

Being a mom is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it’s also one of the busiest. Between juggling childcare, housework, and work responsibilities, finding time for yourself, let alone maintaining healthy eating habits, can feel impossible. And when you throw diabetes into the mix, it can seem like an even

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Gestational Diabetes Dinner Ideas: Nourish Your Body and Your Growing Baby

Craving a giant bowl of pasta for dinner? If you have Gestational Diabetes, you might want to re-think those evening carb cravings. Gestational Diabetes, a temporary condition affecting blood sugar levels during pregnancy, means you’ll need to be extra mindful of what goes on your plate – especially in regards to foods that contain large

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Delicious and Nutritious: Easy Lunch Ideas for Gestational Diabetes

Let’s face it, lunch can be a challenging meal. Whether you are trying to get through the busy workday or chasing your kids around, stopping to prepare a gourmet mid-day meal is usually out of the question. Throw gestational diabetes in the mix and lunch just got even more difficult. This article will provide easy-to-prepare

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Power Up Your Morning: 12 Best Breakfast Options for Gestational Diabetes

Receiving a diagnosis of gestational diabetes is terrifying. You feel alone, worried about your growing baby, unsure of who to turn to for support, and the icing on the cake is that you are hungry but have no idea what to eat! Breakfast options for gestational diabetes are often some of the the most challenging

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How to Create Low Sugar Smoothies That Taste Amazing

Can a smoothie be healthy and delicious without tons of sugar? Absolutely! Although typical smoothies tend to be full of fruit and juice which makes them high in sugar and carbs, with the right tweaks you can make delicious low sugar smoothies at home in minutes. Low sugar smoothies have become a staple in my

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