It’s Pumpkin Season! Many of you were requesting our seasonal Pumpkin Muffin Mix. We decided that why have 2 mixes when you can use one and create more than 2 yummy treats. Using our Cinnamon Donut Mix as the base you can make Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Cinnamon Muffins and Pumpkin Spice Muffins. To find out the details (because it is different) on making the donuts please go … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Diabetes Diet
Kick Your Carbohydrate Habit – Here’s How
Ah, carbohydrates. We hate to love them! Especially for those of us who struggle with high blood sugar. Why are carbs so craveable? What makes us want them so badly, and why do we have so much trouble giving them up? Believe it or not, the brain has more to do with this than the stomach. Simple/refined carbohydrates prompt rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar. Whether you … [Read more...] about Kick Your Carbohydrate Habit – Here’s How
Mindful Eating For Better Blood Sugar
Mindful eating… what does that mean? Being aware of what we are eating, how much we are eating, and when we are full. Another large part of being mindful with eating is acknowledging how food can impact how we feel. Start by taking a closer look at the opinions and feelings you attach to certain foods. For example, do you think of a doughnut as an evil enemy sent to tempt and … [Read more...] about Mindful Eating For Better Blood Sugar
Artificial Sweeteners Do Not Contribute To Weight Loss
The diet industry hauls in billions of dollars in profits each year. In the quest for perfection, many of us turn to calorie-counting in order to lose weight. This has made zero-calorie sweeteners explode in popularity. Nearly half of American adults consume artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Not because of their taste, but for their lack of calories. However, research is … [Read more...] about Artificial Sweeteners Do Not Contribute To Weight Loss
Skipping Breakfast Makes It Difficult To Manage Diabetes
Breakfast, anyone? The answer should be yes! Starting the day off right is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially for diabetics. German researchers recently reviewed a collection of study data on the impacts of breakfast on the body. Their findings were clear – skipping breakfast raises risk of developing type II diabetes! Yes, even if it’s only … [Read more...] about Skipping Breakfast Makes It Difficult To Manage Diabetes