Trying to be healthier by eating salads? While it’s true that vegetables are nutritious, the “salad” most commonly enjoyed here in the U.S. is nothing but lettuce and creamy dressing… and healthy it is not. Salads do have the potential to propel you forward in your journey to health, they just have to be constructed the right way. “Lettuce” break the salad down one bite at a … [Read more...] about Are Salads Truly The Healthier Choice?
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Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable This Thanksgiving
Turkey day is almost here! Thanksgiving – an entire day devoted to giving thanks for all that’s good in our lives. A holiday often filled with family, friends, and food. While it’s a day to be enjoyed, diabetics especially can benefit from a little thought and planning before digging in! Plan Ahead If you are traveling for your Thanksgiving celebration, don’t forget to bring … [Read more...] about Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable This Thanksgiving
Polyphenols – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Are Polyphenols affecting your blood sugar? You likely don’t have any idea, as “polyphenol” is not a word that gets thrown around very often! Polyphenols are naturally-occurring chemicals found in plants. In fact, there are more than 500 types of polyphenols, each of them unique, and all offering potential health benefits. These benefits are mostly due to the role of … [Read more...] about Polyphenols – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
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 Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?
You see them in commercials on TV, and on shelf after shelf at the supermarket. These days, it may seem that more people are drinking protein shakes than eating actual food! Protein shakes can be helpful in adding nutrients to one’s diet, and in some instances, can help support weight loss. However, it is important to keep in mind that they can also pose health dangers. It is … [Read more...] about Do Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?