Summertime is salad time! Cool and refreshing, salads are the perfect summer food. They’re easy to make, easy to tote, and best of all as heat rises they can easily transform from a side dish into the perfect “no sweat” entrée. In fact, when packed with healthy summer vegetables and lean protein, it’s hard to think […]
Calcium and Vitamin D have long played a vital role for the proper function of the human body. To achieve that, Americans need to consume sufficient amounts of dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Studies show that consuming the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D reduces the risk of developing Type II diabetes by […]
The children are out of school, the atmosphere is more relaxed and summer travel is here. Diabetes should not stop you from traveling, whether it is for pleasure or business.
Planning ahead will make your life easier and result in safely caring for your diabetes. Below, you will find a list of essentials to help you plan […]
Here’s a paradigm shift: Welcome stress. It’s a life force to be handled with optimism and planning. The antidote to stress often begins with the mind, but for now, let’s begin with the body.
Exercise should not be a “four letter” word. There are so many benefits to exercise: physical and psychological stress relief, raising metabolism, lowering […]
I suppose racing is in my blood – my father was an engineer and growing up, we followed racing the way some families follow football or baseball. I first got behind the wheel after my dad gave me his old go-kart for Christmas one year. We spent lots of long evenings working in the garage putting […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to break out the grill! Summer is the perfect season to head outdoors to cook up some of your favorite foods. One of the great things about grilling is that it’s a naturally healthy method of cooking. Grilling allows the fat to drip from the meat, rather than […]
In December 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rebiana, also known as Reb A or rebaudioside A, found in the stevia leaf. Stevia is derived from the leaves of a South American shrub and has been used to sweeten foods in Brazil, Paraguay, Japan, South Korea and China for many centuries. Reb A […]
Poor carbs… it wasn’t long ago that carbohydrates were considered a foundation of a healthy diet. Unfortunately, bolstered by the popularity of low-carb diets, today the word “carb” has instead become synonymous with empty calories, high blood sugar, and obesity for many people. Here’s a bit of information to help you separate “carb fact” from “carb […]
Don’t you ever wonder which cereal truly helps to lower your cholesterol? Or what exactly “sugar free”, “no sugar”, “net carb”, “low carb” and just plain “regular” means? Why is 2% milk referred to as “reduced fat” when years ago it used to be called “low fat”?
Are we confused or are we made to feel that […]
In lean economic times we are all looking to save a bit of money. With food as the second largest expense for most of us, finding ways to save money, while eating healthy and good tasting foods, is easier to do than one may think. Trips to expensive restaurants are down and pasta sales are heating […]