Meatless Monday Recipe: Veggie-Packed Quesadillas

Welcome to another delicious Meatless Monday! Today, we’re whipping up something that’s nutritious and sure to please even the pickiest of eaters in your family: Veggie-Packed Quesadillas. These quesadillas are bursting with colorful veggies, black beans, and gooey melted cheese, making them perfect for a wholesome family dinner. Let’s dive in and discover how easyContinue reading “Meatless Monday Recipe: Veggie-Packed Quesadillas”

Welcome to Sunday Inspiration

Click this link to listen to Episode 39 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: I Call Upon My Inner Strength Download Your Free Podcast Reference Guide Each Sunday, I will be sharing an affirmation from our book, You Are Stronger Than You Think: Affirmations to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Spirit.  Today’s affirmation is entitled “IContinue reading “Welcome to Sunday Inspiration”

How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend

Click here to Listen to Episode 38 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend: The reference guide for this episode Diabetes is a chronic and like so many other chronic illnesses, a person diagnosed with diabetes needs the support and love of their family and friends toContinue reading “How to Help a Chronically Ill Family Member or Friend”

Meatless Monday Recipe: Simple Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry

Hey there, Diabetic Toolbox family! Welcome back to another fun and flavorful Meatless Monday. Today, we’re adding a protein-packed twist to a classic dish with our Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something healthy, tasty, and easy to make. Do not be afraid of tofu; if youContinue reading “Meatless Monday Recipe: Simple Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry”

Understanding Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for Employers

Hello friends, I am starting a new series designed to assist employers in better supporting staff diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. As an employer, understanding the basics of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is crucial for helping your workforce’s health and productivity. These conditions are increasingly prevalent, and early intervention can significantly impactContinue reading “Understanding Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for Employers”

Meatless Magic: Kickoff with Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Hello friends, and welcome to the first week of our Meatless Mondays series!  Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just beginning to explore the benefits of plant-based eating, Meatless Mondays is a fantastic way to kickstart a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.  Each week, I will share a delicious, easy-to-make, meatless recipe perfect for you andContinue reading “Meatless Magic: Kickoff with Quinoa Stuffed Peppers”

Harnessing Calorie Counting to Optimize Blood Sugar Levels and Shed Excess Weight

Click here to listen to episode 37 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: Harnessing Calorie Counting to Optimize Blood Sugar Levels and Shed Excess Weight Effective strategies to manage blood sugar levels and achieve sustainable weight loss are crucial. Among the many approaches, one method stands out for its precision and adaptability: calorie counting. This practiceContinue reading “Harnessing Calorie Counting to Optimize Blood Sugar Levels and Shed Excess Weight”

Meatless Monday Recipe # 4:  Vegan Coconut Ginger Noodle Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Snow Peas & Crispy Onions

  Hello Friends, today’s meatless Monday recipe is a creamy vegan ginger noodle soup with sweet potatoes, snow peas, and crispy onions. This soup has a lot of ingredients; I cooked the snow peas but ate them separately. I could have also left out the sweet potatoes because the ramen noodles were filling, but theContinue reading “Meatless Monday Recipe # 4:  Vegan Coconut Ginger Noodle Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Snow Peas & Crispy Onions”

Meatless Monday: Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto

Hello, everyone, and welcome to our first Meatless Monday Recipe blog. I will share a meatless recipe you can cook and share with your family.  I encourage you to dust off those aprons and become a master home cook. For October, I am sharing recipes from Hello Fresh, which provides meal kits to home kits,Continue reading “Meatless Monday: Zucchini & Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto”

Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress

Listen to episode 35 of The Diabetic Toolbox, Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress Diabetes, alcohol, and stress have a complicated relationship. If you are alive, stress is one of those things you cannot get away from, but you can learn to manage it; whether you have just been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes orContinue reading “Diabetes, Alcohol, and Stress”