Hello, Diabetic Toolbox family! Renee here, and today, I want to share something I genuinely love—meal prep! Well, at least one delicious part of it. For about six months now, I’ve made a weekly ritual of preparing a big, hearty pot of soup as part of my meal planning. Not only has it become somethingContinue reading “3 Reasons Soup is the Ultimate Meal Prep Secret for Diabetes Management and Cravings”
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What’s Your Biggest Wellness Challenge?
We all have wellness goals, but sticking to them can feel like climbing a mountain without a map. So, what’s holding you back the most? Take a moment to reflect and vote in our poll: What’s your biggest wellness challenge? No matter your answer, know this: you’re not alone! Whether you’re struggling to find timeContinue reading “What’s Your Biggest Wellness Challenge?”
Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others
I know that managing diabetes can be difficult, disappointing, and frustrating. The constant monitoring, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle changes can take a toll on anyone. However, we mustn’t beat folks up with our unhappiness. I was the queen of snide remarks and eye-rolling at folks who crossed my path on the wrong day, like whenContinue reading “Don’t Throw Your Unhappiness onto Others”
10 Ways to Love Your Body When You Are Managing a Chronic Illness
Welcome to the Diabetic Toolbox This video and workbook bundle is designed to help you to incorporate actionable strategies that will promote self-love, help you regain your self-confidence, and fall in love with your body again. Today’s training will cover: What is a chronic illness? Ten strategies to help you improve your body image WhyContinue reading “10 Ways to Love Your Body When You Are Managing a Chronic Illness”
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.
Fit & Healthy People Think Differently
With the appropriate mindset, you can do anything, including getting healthy.
Diabetes and Your Gut! To Chew or Not to Chew
Learning to chew properly up to 30 times per bite, according to some experts, will help you to extract the maximum nutrients from your food and get your digestive juices flowing; this helps to keep your weight down and your belly flat.
Give Every Meal A Boost
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!?
I Have Prediabetes! Are You Sure?
I have prediabetes. Are you sure, I asked my doctor? My routine check-up revealed much more than I expected
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