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The Glycemic Index & Its Effects On Blood Sugar

Glycemic Index paper chart

The glycemic index (GI) reveals how a food affects your blood sugar. When you consume carbohydrates, the body converts them into glucose (sugar.) The pancreas releases insulin in order to move the sugar from the bloodstream into the cells where it ...

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Do You Know The Difference Between Carbs & Sugars?

selection of simple and complex carbs

Diabetics know to avoid sugar; but are also told to “watch their carbs.” What does this mean? What is the difference between carbs and sugars? Are there certain carbs and sugars that are better for you than others? Let’s investigate ...

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Improve Health And Blood Sugar With The Ketogenic Diet

zucchini noodles with meatball marinara

The Ketogenic diet emphasizes eating foods that are high in protein and good fats, while eliminating carb-rich foods. This diet offers the amazing opportunity to heal diabetes with food. One study found that while following the Ketogenic diet, 95.2% of ...

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Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice and Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Full of flavor and less than 30 minutes for a delicious meal.  You won’t miss the carbs from pasta.  I promise! My latest discovery is … wait for it … already prepared cauliflower rice and shaved brussels sprouts.  I was ...

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Cauliflower Rice with shaved Brussels Sprouts

This is a keeper!  Easy, quick and delicious for all kinds of recipes. My latest discovery is … wait for it … already prepared cauliflower rice and shaved brussels sprouts.  I was at Trader Joe’s and spotted the cauliflower rice ...

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Smoked Bacon and Asparagus Popover

It’s lighter and thinner and the batter pops over the edges so it is not a crustless quiche. Because it is thinner it gets a fabulous crust on the bottom.  You won’t even miss a crust. Promise. This is a ...

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What Could Keto Do For You?

Whether you have diabetes or not, you’ve likely heard someone mention the Ketogenic or “Keto” diet. You’ve heard about it on television, or remember seeing it in a headline on your newsfeed. In this article, we will discuss the potential ...

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Pumpkin Bars

Many diabetics may think they can’t enjoy the delicious fall flavor of pumpkin. The great news is that pumpkin is actually quite good for your health, and these pumpkin bars are a great way to get your fall-flavor fix! You will ...

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Ribeye with Mayonnaise Marinade

I didn’t believe it. But it’s true. Using mayonnaise as your marinade will produce a crisp and flavorful steak.   In your cast iron skillet! Here’s what happens. Mayonnaise is fat and it becomes a wet brine which helps the ...

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

I am obsessed with cauliflower rice. Almost as much as zoodles (zucchini noodles). I could eat this Cauliflower Fried Rice several times a week. Ok. I have. This week. Much to the hubby’s dismay. He says he’s over it. If ...

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