Quick! What food group can help fill you up with fiber, boost your health with minerals, phytonutrients, and vitamins, AND is incredibly nutrient-dense – packing a whole bunch of nutrition into very few calories!?
Author Archives: Renee Reid
I Have a History of Diabetes in my Family Should I be Worried
I will never forget when my oldest daughter called me from the doctor’s office, needing help completing our family’s medical history. While I told my children, which island my ancestors had come from, I realized that I had not done an excellent job teaching them about our medical history. My gene pool gifted me withContinue reading “I Have a History of Diabetes in my Family Should I be Worried”
Are You Struggling? Me Too!
I always like to tell my clients that wellness is a journey. Losing weight is just part of it; the other part is healing your mind and learning how to redirect it when you get triggered. Because you will get triggered.
Five Exercise Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging your Workouts
It is time to find something new to get your heart rate pumping. Take your self-care seriously!
Diabetes and Heart Disease the Unfortunate Connection
COVID-19 showed us that people with underlying conditions are more susceptible to other life-threatening illnesses. Working out is a way to take back some control over your health and your destiny.
Has Your Weight Hit A Plateau? Get More Sleep!
Getting enough sleep is a good habit you cannot afford to ignore if your goal is to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.
Calling All People of Color, May I have A Word?
Yes! Health care in the United States is historically entwined in issues of race and politics. If this virus has shown us nothing else, it is this; it’s time for us as people of color to take our health into our own hands and make changes that could prolong our lives and those of our families.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
You don’t have to give up the satisfying taste of something sweet because you are prediabetic, diabetic, or have a history of diabetes in your family.
What Are You Drinking?
How much should you drink? Start with 64 ounces and add 12 ounces for every 30 minutes of physical activity.
Chronic Illness In The Time Of Covid-19
Dealing with a chronic illness is hard enough but you are going to have to take extra care to ensure that your health remains at the top of your daily “to do” list.
The Diabetic Toolbox 