Glycemic this and glycemic that. Does it matter? You’ll notice that they both begin with “glycemic.” That’s one tip that they have to do with sugars and carbs. Not only how much sugar is in foods, but more importantly, how it affects your blood sugar… read more
The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners
You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery store. Yes, ingesting refined… read more
4 ways to keep your blood sugar stable
Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain… read more
Common Weight Loss Myths Busted
Weight loss advice is so common (and contentious) now. There are competing opinions everywhere. I say, forget about “who’s right” and let’s focus on “what’s right.” Because what gets results is what I’m focusing on in this post. I respect you too much to make… read more
5 ways to cut down on sugar
It’s undeniable that cutting down on sugar plays an important role in improving your diet, building a healthy lifestyle, heal your skin, and preventing chronic diseases like diabetes. But like many things in life that are worth doing, reducing sugar is easier said than done!… read more
The 5 foods you should eat to beat diabetes
You know when something is really good in theory, but too darn complicated in real life? That’s what I think of ketogenic (keto) and high-fat low-carb (HFLC) diets. In theory, they offer several benefits. Especially to people with insulin resistance, such as Type 2 diabetics… read more