Most people think that heart diseases, most especially heart attacks, are diseases of old men. This myth has been perpetuated by media who always portrayed men as having heart attacks, and who often used male models in pictures and videos depicting heart attacks. However, what most people do not know is the fact that a […]
January 30, 2013
What Types Of Sweeteners Can I Use With Diabetes?
When you change out some of the sugar in your recipe and use a non-nutritive sweetener like NutraSweet, stevia, or equal, you can reduce the amount of carbohydrate in the recipe and keep the sweetness. Sounds like a fair trade, right? Some caveats exist. That does not mean suddenly you can eat more of the […]
January 28, 2013
Have You Heard That Eating More Dairy Is Going To Help You Lose Weight?
I have heard over and over that people who eat more dairy weigh less, haven’t you? Some research showed that people who consumed more servings of dairy were closer to their “optimum” BMI number. Well, now more research is showing that may not be the case. The study, in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, […]
January 23, 2013
Hosting A Family Party For People With Diabetes
When you are a person with diabetes, it’s easy to wonder if you can go to parties and have a good time without “breaking” your diet. You can host a party for people with diabetes! Perhaps you would prefer to start out with a small family gathering. Think about how to be successful with a […]
January 21, 2013
Getting Fit Does Not Equal Pain
This year, I resolved to walking every day for 30 minutes on my treadmill or on my elliptical machine. I have managed to do that except for a couple of days. I also ordered a fitbit, and it’s turning out to be quite a motivator for me to walk 10,000 steps daily. I have started […]
January 16, 2013
Oatmeal Pancake Recipe Great For Diabetic and Heart Disease Patients
Today, I want to share a recipe that I think is a wonderful way to control your AM blood sugars and keep your cholesterol low. It’s a breakfast pancake recipe that is made using oatmeal and let’s you create a higher fiber meal with little to no effort or change in taste. These are delicious! […]
January 14, 2013
5 Steps You Can Take Today To Get Your Diabetes Under Control
Having your diabetes under control is one of the most important goals you can have. You feel out of sync and like you can’t manage well when your diabetes is not controlled. I know you want to, and I want to show you a couple of tricks that I think really help you manage your […]
January 9, 2013
Oatmeal Is Good For Your Heart
Oatmeal is almost a perfect food, because it has fiber and a good amount of nutrients in the vitamin and mineral category and it makes your heart healthier just by eating it. Oatmeal has soluble fiber – about 6 gm of fiber in 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal (3/4 cup uncooked). Soluble fiber lowers […]
January 8, 2013
January Is About Resolutions
In this month’s video, I talk about why your resolutions are not absolutes but just goals to get you started in the right direction. Don’t let failure get you down, make sure you are making steady progress toward your goals and don’t stop just because you had a bad day!
January 7, 2013
How Does Oatmeal Fit In A CCD Diet?
In celebration of National Oatmeal Month, I’m doing several posts about how oatmeal works in your diet. In a carbohydrate controlled diet, all foods can fit, it is more a matter of portion control so your amount of carbohydrate is not too great. Here is a short video I found that explains the differences in […]