Learn how to manage your blood sugar and lose weight naturally without dieting. The smallest and gentlest step you can make towards wellness is learning how to manage your blood sugar. This workshop is for you if you are: Type 2 Diabetic Prediabetic Have a family history of diabetes If you know, you need toContinue reading “Seven Ways To Manage Your Blood Sugar Naturally”
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Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution?
Four Ways to Get Back on Track New Podcast Episode: Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution-Here’s Four Ways to Get You Back on Track I know you were excited about the arrival of the new year. This was going to be the year you kept the promise you made to yourself toContinue reading “Are You Struggling with Your New Year’s Resolution?“
Overnight Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding
(Serves 2) Overnight chia puddings are a great choice if you’re busy in the morning and still want a hearty, refreshing breakfast. This version is made with cherries, but you can easily be substituted with frozen berries. I love honey but if you don’t. Try a few chopped dates to sweeten it up! 3 tablespoonsContinue reading “Overnight Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding”
Managing Your Diabetes During the Winter Holidays
Limit alcohol. Some cocktails pack a lot of calories, and any alcohol can weaken your willpower. Most experts advise up to one drink a day for women and two for men. Sip water or tea instead.
Three Reasons to Consider Managing Type 2 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet
You don’t have to give up meat entirely but try an experiment. Cut your meat intake by half for the next two weeks and notice how you feel. Check your weight at the beginning and at the end. Then, decide for yourself if you want to go back to your normal portion of meat or if you want to cut back even further and run an additional experiment.
Feeling Safe in An Unsafe World: Three Ways to Create Your Own Safety Bubble
For the longest time, I abdicated my safety to others, my parents, employers, husbands, family members, and even in a way, to my children. Being their mom gave me purpose and anchored me to the world. I needed this because my own childhood had given me a rocky start in life. My favorite memoryContinue reading “Feeling Safe in An Unsafe World: Three Ways to Create Your Own Safety Bubble”
Walk Away the Pounds This Spring
Hit the beach. Did you know that just changing the surface you walk on can power up your workout? Traveling across sand or snow requires more energy than walking on smooth pavement.
Why Is Your Eating Out of Control? Tips To Help You Learn to Control Your Food Urges
Exercise more. Of course, I couldn’t write a post on getting healthy without mentioning the need to exercise. Physical activity burns calories and helps to fight depression and anxiety, which can lead to overeating. Aim to work out at least 30 minutes a day 3 times a week.
5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Care and Reclaim Your Health
Let’s face it, you are probably not going to stop in the middle of your busy “to do” list to take a walk or indulge in a hot bath. Self-care is an ongoing process
Give Meatless Mondays A Try
You probably know that a plant-based diet offers many benefits for your health, but it can be hard to give up hamburgers and bacon. In fact, an estimated 5 out of 6 vegetarians eventually go back to eating meat. However, there’s also evidence that making the transition gradually increases the chances of sticking with aContinue reading “Give Meatless Mondays A Try”
The Diabetic Toolbox 