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
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‘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
Enjoy Pasta Dishes Without The Blood Sugar Spike – Try Zoodles!
Almost nothing beats a big bowl of spaghetti, am I right? Warm noodles in a tasty sauce… it hits you right in the comfort-food zone. After being diagnosed with high blood sugar, you may think you have to say goodbye to pasta forever. After all, a single one cup serving of traditional pasta contains upwards of 43 grams of carbs! (And most of us are dishing up far more than one … [Read more...] about Enjoy Pasta Dishes Without The Blood Sugar Spike – Try Zoodles!
What Happens When Your “Low-Carb” Diet… Isn’t?
So, you think you’re eating a low-carb/low-sugar diet? You may be surprised to learn that you are likely consuming far more carbohydrates and sugars than you think you are. Now, not all sugars are created equal. For example, natural sugars, like those found in fruits are easier for diabetics to digest because most fruits also contain fiber and antioxidants. These additional … [Read more...] about What Happens When Your “Low-Carb” Diet… Isn’t?