You just had breakfast an hour ago, and now you’re hungry again! Sound familiar? Well, if you’re noshing on sugary breakfast cereal, or granola bars, it makes sense – your body is craving nutritious food to use as fuel. Eating nutrient-rich foods is not only important in the morning. You can help combat hunger (and subsequent snacking) by including these filling foods in your … [Read more...] about Still Hungry? Eat More Of These Filling Foods
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Pumpkin Spice Can Still Be Nice With These Low-Carb Recipes
Fall is here! With it comes two words… pumpkin spice. Many diabetics may think that due to high blood sugar, they can’t enjoy this delicious fall flavor. It’s true that the now-infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte is out of the question (with a whopping 50 grams of sugar in a medium-sized serving!) The great news is that pumpkin is actually quite good for your health, and can be … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Can Still Be Nice With These Low-Carb Recipes
Surprise! 10 Sugary Foods You Thought Were Healthy
You’re trying to make positive choices to benefit your health and blood sugar levels. However, sugar is sneaking its way into your diet – under the guise of “healthy” products! Here are 10 foods you thought were healthy, but could be packed with hidden sugar! Granola Bars A more positive alternative to a candy bar to be sure, however many granola bars contain added sugar or … [Read more...] about Surprise! 10 Sugary Foods You Thought Were Healthy
Do You Make These Mistakes When You Buy Olive Oil?
Best tips we ever learned… plus the oil we like best for flavor, freshness, and nutrition Mistake #1: Buying stale olive oil “off the shelf.” Olive oil, unlike wine, does not get better with age. Like milk, eggs, meat, and many other foods, olive oil is perishable. The olive is, after all, a fruit. Similar to other fruit juices, olive oil is best enjoyed fresh-squeezed. That’s … [Read more...] about Do You Make These Mistakes When You Buy Olive Oil?
New Research – Olive Lovers Enjoy Better Health & Blood Sugar!
People have been reaping the benefits of olives for thousands of years. Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean, as is the olive’s reputation for delicious flavor and better health. Many studies have shown that death from cardiovascular diseases (the number one cause of death in the U.S.) is significantly lower in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. This discovery … [Read more...] about New Research – Olive Lovers Enjoy Better Health & Blood Sugar!