Does eating make you happy? For most of us, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Most of the time, the level of happiness we derive from our meal depends on what we are eating. Believe it or not, there are foods out there that not only fuel the body, but have the ability to boost mood, as well! Do you consider vegetables to be “happy foods?” Admit it, you’d probably rather have … [Read more...] about Feeling Down? These Foods & Recipes Can Boost Your Mood!
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To Improve Diabetes This Year, Cook More Meals At Home In 2018
Planning and preparing meals at home can do true wonders for your health in 2018. By eliminating fast food, pre-packaged, and frozen meals, you will drastically reduce your intake of sugar, salt, and preservatives. There is not a single part of your body that would not enjoy (and benefit from) meals made at home from fresh ingredients! Not only are you setting yourself up for … [Read more...] about To Improve Diabetes This Year, Cook More Meals At Home In 2018
Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar – But Are You Eating Enough?
Fiber serves many purposes for the body. It helps to regulate blood sugar, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol, and promotes gut health and regularity. All of these benefits are especially helpful for individuals with diabetes as it is crucial for them to control blood sugar, as well as, heart health. Without fiber, our digestive tract suffers, we develop high … [Read more...] about Fiber Lowers Blood Sugar – But Are You Eating Enough?
Pumpkin Spice Can Still Be Nice With These Low-Carb Recipes
Fall is here! With it comes two words… pumpkin spice. Many diabetics may think that due to high blood sugar, they can’t enjoy this delicious fall flavor. It’s true that the now-infamous Pumpkin Spice Latte is out of the question (with a whopping 50 grams of sugar in a medium-sized serving!) The great news is that pumpkin is actually quite good for your health, and can be … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spice Can Still Be Nice With These Low-Carb Recipes
The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Everyone loves snack foods! They’re convenient, inexpensive, and everything our food cravings are made of. However, these foods are usually highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, unhealthy fat, sugars, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. This combination is especially dangerous for … [Read more...] about The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar