Meal planning for diabetic, renal and cardiac patients including gestational diabetes
Cooking without oil is certainly a difficult task, especially when you are first starting a new diet and lifestyle. Not all oils are created equal, however, and many are considered much healthier than others. These oils, when used in moderation, can actually help you increase your overall health by providing you with good nutrients and […]
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Oatmeal has so many known benefits, from heart health to weight management. Doctors everywhere recommend oatmeal as a hearty and healthy breakfast choice. Most people make a good effort to try to eat healthier, but sometimes foods like oatmeal can be a bit boring. Oatmeal, however, is an extremely versatile food that is so very […]
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You have no doubt heard the popular saying that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Well, what you have heard is true. Breakfast is an especially important meal because it starts your whole day, fills your tummy, and stabilizes your blood sugar after a long night of not eating. Breakfast can also […]
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One of the first things that people think about when they are diagnosed with high blood pressure is: “What can I eat”? The answer is actually pretty simple, but can seem complicated in the beginning. You can still eat lots of things, including your favorite recipes; you just have to make the recipes healthier. Yes, […]
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The holidays are a wonderful time of friends, family togetherness, giving, and food. Wonderful indeed, but all of those sweets, snacks, and rich foods can be really terrible if you are diabetic. While you might not be able to eat everything in sight, there are still plenty of foods that you can eat, however. If […]
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Eating well with high blood pressure is important to your overall health. However, just because you have to battle high blood pressure and have to eat a healthier diet to maintain it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your meals. In fact, as you focus more on your meal planning and healthy cooking, you might find […]
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There are two main reasons for understanding this simple principle. One is that you are an adult with an adult palate that can and will enjoy so much more complex flavors than just salt and pepper. The other, and most important reason, is that your health could depend on it. A huge percentage of the […]
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The Mediterranean Diet is a primarily plant based way of eating that focuses on whole foods and very little dairy or red meat. The best part of this way of eating is how full of flavor the foods are. The recipes are usually very easy to follow as well, which makes sticking to a healthy […]
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Meal planning is a vital part of any healthy diet. Not only that, but meal planning can also help keep your diet more exciting and full of variety. It seems a little too simple, but planning out your weekly meals truly can help you keep a healthier diet, full of delicious variety, and make each […]
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Diabetes can be a difficult disease to live with, no matter your age or condition. Many people seem to believe that the only people with diabetes are older, sick, or unhealthy. But the fact is that people from all walks of life live with diabetes, even athletes. Athletes often have completely different dietary needs than […]
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