Nutrition Tips

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Prediabetes is like a yellow light on the road to type 2 diabetes – it signals that your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be in the official diabetes range. Ignoring this warning sign can have serious consequences, including leading to a diabetes diagnosis in the future. The

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