Eating certain superfoods can help manage diabetes and blood sugar, reduce complications, and supply important nutrients. They should also register low on the glycemic index. Add these ten diabetic-friendly superfoods to your regular diet: Fatty Fish Salmon, mackerel, sardines, and other fatty fish provide omega-3 fatty acids that lower inflammation and improve heart health. Aim…
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Limiting added sugars in your diet is important for overall health and reducing risk of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Here are 10 easy food swaps you can make to cut back on added sugars: Swap sugary breakfast cereals for oatmeal Choose plain, steel-cut oats and add your own fresh fruit for…
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Reducing added sugars in your diet can be challenging when intense sugar cravings strike. Here are 7 research-backed ways to help crush those cravings and cut back on the sweet stuff: Go Cold Turkey Cutting out added sugars completely for at least 2-4 weeks can help reboot your taste buds. This allows you to better…
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Intermittent fasting has become an incredibly popular health and fitness trend in recent years. But what exactly is intermittent fasting, and how can it benefit your health? In this beginner’s guide, we’ll cover the basics of intermittent fasting and a specific type called time-restricted eating. Read on to learn how to get started with intermittent…
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As a lifelong learner, there are many people whose work I admire and from whom I have learned a great deal. I’ll be highlighting a few of them here. Andrea Beaman Andrea Beaman is a natural foods chef, holistic health coach, and author. Her cookbooks and health programs promote whole foods-based nutrition. She has won…
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Walking is one of the simplest yet most effective forms of exercise when it comes to weight loss and blood sugar control. By getting in at least 10,000 steps per day through walking workouts, you can shed pounds and balance your blood sugar levels with ease. The Power of 10,000 Steps The magic number of…
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Summer’s over and many people have set some wellness goals like losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, reducing stress, etc. But as we get closer to the holidays, it can be easy to lose motivation and fall off track. Here are some tips for staying committed to your wellness goals through the rest of the…
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We don’t think much about our habits – the behaviors we engage in frequently without even realizing it. According to neurobiologists, from 40-95% of our lives are driven by habit, so our habits play a huge role in shaping our health and wellbeing. We are often so ingrained in our habits that we are totally…
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