Think frozen foods are second best? It is true that most freezer meals are packed with sodium and frozen desserts are off-limits for diabetics. But believe it or not, there is a frozen food that can actually help manage diabetes… fish! Did you know the majority of the fresh filets on ice at your local supermarket have been previously frozen? Most fish are frozen immediately … [Read more...] about Frozen Fish – Does It Deserve A Place On Your Plate?
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Eat More Garlic To Benefit Blood Sugar & Overall Health
Garlic has been treasured throughout ancient and modern history. Not only as a culinary ingredient, but for its medicinal properties and positive effects on health! The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all documented their love of utilizing garlic for better health! Though civilization has changed quite a bit over the years, garlic should still hold that revered status … [Read more...] about Eat More Garlic To Benefit Blood Sugar & Overall Health
Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them
Fruits are healthy and healthy foods shouldn’t make you gain weight... right?" The key in this case is the way in which fruits are consumed. A recent study that found that drinking fruit juice (yes, even 100% juice) actually contributes to weight gain, not weight loss. Weight gain and obesity are chronic health issues in the United States. American adults are gaining an … [Read more...] about Fruits Can Cause Weight Gain? It’s True – But Only If You Drink Them
Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
There are seemingly endless descriptors starting to pop up on the labels of our favorite foods. Some supermarkets are even creating entirely new sections in their stores which are fully dedicated to some of these labels. Let’s first define each product label ‘mystery word,’ then find which ones really matter, and which ones do not. The first is of utmost importance to … [Read more...] about Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
‘Farm To Table’ – What This Phenomenon Could Mean For Your Health
Have you heard the words farm-to-table and wondered what they mean? The farm-to-table movement is an effort to use more locally sourced foods, purchased directly from the farmer or producer. It’s gained a ton of momentum with chefs and foodies, but what about the average eater? Let’s learn a little more about what farm-to-table looks (and tastes) like! There are several … [Read more...] about ‘Farm To Table’ – What This Phenomenon Could Mean For Your Health