Is Green Tea Good For Diabetes?
There are 2 topics that interest me more than most things, they are inflammation and diabetes. I’d heard that green tea was good for diabetes and in reducing inflammation, so I decided to dig …
Is Avocado Good For Diabetics?
Over the years many people have come to fear avocados. I think this largely comes from the weight loss/ low fat industry pushing us not to eat fat because the common thinking is that we’ll end …
Chia Seeds and Diabetes
Chia seeds are one of those foods that’s been proclaimed to be a ‘superfood’. And the topic of chia seeds and diabetes seems to come up frequently with questions such as: These are …
Do You Have A Problem With High Blood Sugar In The Morning? Try this…
It is very important to keep a rein on blood sugar as best as you can. But one of the things that people often get into a panic about is their morning blood sugar. Shouldn’t it be lower in the …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 8/19/19
Every week we deliver delicious blood sugar friendly inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM ET. The low carb menu is for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as …
Type 2 Diabetic Diet Basics: Best Strategy to Lower Blood Sugar With Diet
So you’ve had type 2 diabetes a while but you still can’t determine the diabetic diet basics and what’s best to eat to lower blood sugar and A1c. Or perhaps you’re newly …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 8/12/19
Every week we deliver delicious blood sugar friendly meal inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US Eastern. The low carb menu is for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or …
Turkey Ramen (Low Carb Noodle Soup)
Noodles in a stir fry, as a bed for Italian bolognese, or as an addition in a soup – it’s something most of us enjoy. The main issue is, most noodles are high in carbs and not too friendly …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 8/5/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US Eastern. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal …
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad 2.0
Cauliflower… it makes the perfect potato substitute. Seriously! If you served this “potato” salad to your family or guests, they won’t know the difference. Or, if they do, …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Menu Week of 7/29/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US Eastern. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal …
Low Carb Diabetic Sauces: Alternatives to Buy or DIY
When it comes to diabetic friendly sauces, it can be a bit of a challenge. For instance, take a walk down the supermarket aisles and pick up 10 different jars or bottles of sauce and you’ll find …
Busting The Myths About Foods High In ‘Bad’ Cholesterol!!
I did my Nutrition Masters thesis surrounding the topic of heart disease and inflammation. I really wanted to do it on a topic directly related to type 2 diabetes, but at the time this project was the …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 7/22/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US Eastern. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal …
High Cholesterol Levels on a Low Carb Diet
Many people are concerned about getting high cholesterol levels on a low carb diet. After all, we’ve all become accustomed to hearing that we should cut down on eating fat to lower cholesterol, not …
Peanut Chocolate Fudge (Low Carb Recipe)
Regardless of our blood sugar status, we all feel like a sweet and satisfying snack from time to time, and this Peanut Choc Fudge will do just that! With a combo of appetite satisfying ingredients …
Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 7/8/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US Eastern. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal …
Can People with Diabetes Eat Sausage?
You can roast a sizzling sausage around a peaceful campfire or snack on a hearty bratwurst in the hustle and bustle of a thriving German festival. Sausages are a versatile and well-loved way to eat …
Low Carb Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 7/1/19 – a ‘new’ BBQ/Grilling Menu!
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Diabetes Meal Plans: Menu Week of 6/24/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Best Blood Sugar Monitors: Most Accurate According to Science
When you purchase a blood sugar monitor, you want to feel like you’ve purchased the best, a monitor that is most accurate and gives you a meaningful blood sugar reading. But it’s not …
Low Carb Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 6/17/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Low Carb Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 6/10/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Double Pepperoni Pizza: Diabetes Friendly (with Cooking Class)
Regular pizza you buy at the store is jam packed full of carbs and not the best friend for blood sugar control. But you can still eat pizza and the best way to do it is make it yourself at home. Below …
Feta Turkey Burgers w/ Beet Relish
We understand that your major goal with type 2 diabetes is lowering/ regulating blood sugar levels. That’s why we encourage you to eat a lower carb diet filled with fresh, natural whole foods …
Soybeans and Diabetes: Healthy or Not?
Soy products are everywhere these days. And they do provide a vegetarian protein source, regardless of whether you’re vegan or vegetarian. From soy milk to classic tofu, it’s hard to keep …
Milk and Diabetes: A closer look at the best options
Like all individual foods in our diet, there’s often debate about whether they are good or bad for our health – and milk doesn’t escape this analysis. When it comes to milk and diabetes, you …
Low Carb Diabetes Meal Plan: Week of 5/27/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Blood Sugar vs Blood Glucose: What is the Difference?
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you’ve likely come across a variety of terms that can be a little confusing—especially when you start reading articles, …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 5/20/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Mayonnaise for Diabetes: A Good or Bad Choice?
Sometimes the best part of a meal isn’t the main course itself, but all the trimmings. Think about a juicy hamburger. It wouldn’t be complete without a fresh slice of tomato, a few rings …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 5/13/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Diabetic Meal Plan: Week of 5/6/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
The Value Of Feasting On Fish (It Improves Diabetes!)
Fish is generally considered a very healthy food source. And when it comes to type 2 diabetes, this is certainly the case as well. Read on to discover why you should eat fish, the nutrition it …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/29/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Shrimp and Diabetes
From an elegant tray of shrimp cocktail at a party to a row of grilled shrimp at a backyard barbecue, there are so many ways for seafood lovers to enjoy this classic crustacean, even with diabetes. …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/22/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Noodles for Diabetes: Facts & Recipes
Do you pine over pasta? Do you rave over ravioli? Will you spiral without spaghetti? You’re not alone. And while traditional noodles are not the best option for diabetes. You’re also …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/15/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …
Low Carb Diabetic Meal Plan: Menu Week of 4/8/19
Every week we deliver inspiration to our members’ inbox on Thursdays 7PM US ET. This will be the menu for the following week, Mon through Thurs (or change days as you please). Your meal plan …