BGANGSTA to distance from T2D
As Diabetes and Pre-diabetes continue to be prevalent in one third of the US, we must find ways to empower ourselves away from insulin sensitivity and all the complications that go with it. Some of the best foods that help us do this are satisfying, nutrient...
COVID Deja Vu
If you’ve been infected with COVID19 in the past, are you protected already? Should you still get the vaccine? Are you ever at risk to get COVID19 again? These are some great questions circulating the social media scene, so let’s get the facts out...
Stuffed Date – Baklava Style
This snack or dessert is free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugars. INGREDIENTS 16 dates½ cup almonds, ground½ cup walnuts, ground¼ cup pistachios, groundZest of ½ orange½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cardamomPinch of fine sea saltEdible dried rose petals...
Plastics and Hot Food/Drinks
We can’t avoid the plastic in this world – I’ve tried. It is everywhere, from food storage, food wraps, disposable cups and lids, takeaway restaurant containers, store-bought yogurt cups, electric kettles, coffee & espresso makers. It is impossible in...
De-myelination
Demyelinating diseases include any issue where there is damage to a myelin sheath. A myelin sheath is the protective fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers which connect the brain and spinal cord. Some of these diseases include multiple sclerosis,...
10 Salty Snacks
Many clients are off the sugar train but want to know how to eat salt healthier. In fact I just had a health coach colleague ask how his clients could eat more sodium cleanly. So because the universe is uniting me with these clean salt/sodium queries,...
Seeded for Fame
Grains, nuts, and true seeds are all edible little nutrient dense gems with compounds that boost health. Some are more potent than others, but they all supply minerals, fiber, and healthy omega-3 fats. Many provide plant-based proteins too. Here are my...
T2D & Bones
Out of control blood sugar fluctuations compromises normal bone modeling and that can increase the risk of fractures. Post-menopausal women with poor glycemic control are at high risk for bone fractures. Bone mass or bone density are different from bone...
Missed Vaccine#2
Maybe something important came up, and you had to miss your second COVID vaccine appointment. Don’t panic if you missed your designated second vaccine dose. The recommended interval between Pfizer vaccines are 21 days apart. The recommended interval...
Sneaky Sugar
Since sugar has been linked to obesity, heart disease, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and Type 2 diabetes – the healthful path is to avoid or break-up with sugar. Easier said than done… but not impossible! Sugars are short...
