Christmastime is such a fun season for my family, but to make it even more fun I try to celebrate all month long by creating healthy and fun Christmas food art ideas. Between Halloween to New Year’s Day, I feel like we are surrounds by sweets and candy. But if I can make colorful, fun […]
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Healthy Eating On the Go for Blood Sugar Management
Life can definitely be hectic at times. I’m sure between family commitments, work responsibilities, and everything in between, there are at least a few days each week where you find yourself eating on the go. But what happens if you don’t plan ahead for these quick meals and snacks? You probably find yourself at the […]
5 Minute Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili For An Easy Dinner Option
Do you ever find that you want to make a veggie-packed, healthy meal that your family will love, but just can’t find the time? Well this is my life pretty much every day of the week! I never feel like there are enough hours in the day to do everything, including prep & prepare a […]
Choosing Foods for Diabetes: Think Avocado
Having diabetes means you probably question what you eat multiple times per day. Will this food spike my blood sugar? Can this food help my health in any way? Sound familiar? It can feel overwhelming to plan your meals with diabetes but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of focusing so much on what foods […]
How Much Water Should You Really Drink a Day?
Have you heard that you should drink 8 glasses of water per day but wondered if that was the right amount for you? You definitely aren’t alone. But did you know that this Rule of Thumb that we all strive to reach isn’t actually based on any scientific finding? Each one of us has different […]
2 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting Apple Dip
One of my favorite fall memories is apple picking with my family growing up. We’d come home with bags full of crisp, juicy apples and make everything from apple crisp, to cider, to pie. Now that fall is here, I am so ready for a sweet apple treat, but I wanted to create one that […]
How to Make an Easy Cauliflower Pizza
Learn how to make an easy cauliflower pizza crust recipe that your whole family will love! I admit it, I love pizza! And I know I am not alone. Depending on the pizza you choose, it can be a healthy option. But let’s be realistic, even if you pile your pie with veggies, it’s still […]
3 Ways to Reduce Added Sugar in Dessert Recipes
If you are working to manage diabetes, you have probably wondered how you can satisfy your sweet tooth without sugar. Is there really a way you can curb that sweet tooth without seeing your own blood sugar skyrocket? The answer is, absolutely, yes! You just have to know how to make small, simple tweaks to […]
How to Safely Dispose of Your Diabetes Sharps Supplies
When I first started working as a diabetes educator, I found there was one important topic that was rarely discussed. When a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes came into my office, many times they had already been provided with basic education on a variety of topics by their physician and endocrinologist. They often had a […]
Should You Try DNA Testing for Weight Loss?
Whether you’ve been working towards a weight loss goal for a while or are just starting out your journey, you might be wondering what you can do to optimize your success. I’m not talking about crash diets or extreme exercise routines. Nope, I’m talking about a tool that can help you achieve lasting, sustainable results […]