Do you dread grocery shopping? It’s so time-consuming, and can be difficult when it comes to making the right choices for your blood sugar. Never fear, if you are in search of the shopping solution – check out these tips to become a supermarket sleuth! The first rule of stress-free, smart shopping is to make a list. Ponder a few recipes you want to prepare in the upcoming … [Read more...] about Becoming a Supermarket Sleuth – Tips & Tricks For Shopping Healthy
Food Tips
One Egg A Day Could Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease
In the past, eggs have been considered unhealthy by some due to their cholesterol content. It is true that one egg contains about 200 mg of cholesterol, which is a large amount compared to the majority of other foods out there. However, many research studies have shown that the dietary cholesterol found in eggs does not negatively affect cholesterol levels in the blood. An … [Read more...] about One Egg A Day Could Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Cauliflower Craze – Lower Blood Sugar With This Incredible Ingredient
Cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, even cauliflower mac and cheese… it’s pretty clear that there is a cauliflower craze going on around the country. As more and more people choose to live a lower carb lifestyle, more hearts are being converted to this inconspicuous, cruciferous flower (yes, it really is a flower!) Perhaps the most nutritious aspect of cauliflower is … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Craze – Lower Blood Sugar With This Incredible Ingredient
‘Cool As A Cucumber’ – Health Benefits Of This Refreshing Veggie
The common cucumber… turns out to not be so common when it comes to health benefits. From soothing the skin, to providing cardiovascular and antioxidant boosts, even reducing risk for certain cancers - this versatile vegetable has quite the résumé! Perhaps the most obvious benefit of cucumbers for diabetics is the way in which they contribute to lower blood sugar. This is due … [Read more...] about ‘Cool As A Cucumber’ – Health Benefits Of This Refreshing Veggie
The Mushroom – This Humble Fungus Is The Next Big Superfood
Are you a fungi fan? If not, it’s time to give mushrooms another chance. Not only are they a great addition to recipes from a flavor standpoint, they also go a long way in upping the nutrition factor. Mushrooms as medicine? It’s true, and has been for centuries! In traditional Chinese medicine, mushrooms have been used for relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic … [Read more...] about The Mushroom – This Humble Fungus Is The Next Big Superfood