Many of us may even have the same annoying resolutions we neglect to keep each year. It’s not that we don’t want to keep them, but I think we forget that resolutions are not just words, desires or a phase. A resolution is supposed to be a pledge, an oath, a promise - and it […]
Moving on in many ways means saying goodbye. The problem is, goodbyes are often hard, even when the place we are headed may be a good place to be. I don’t know why it is so hard to let go of the past, but it is. We prefer the “known” over the unknown I guess. […]
Emotional Nourishment - Many people eat when they are not hungry; instead they are lonely, bored, angry, or feeling empty inside. This is how food becomes medicine. The food might displace the feelings temporarily, but that empty feeling is still there. During times like these it is very important to be one’s own best friend. […]
Fast food has become a way of life. Every day millions of Americans line up, or drive-thru fast food restaurants for convenient breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. If you are one of these individuals and you desire the healthiest choices, look for consumer information and focus on identifying the lowest fat options. Survival guides to […]
What are blood sugar levels? Meals or snacks contain carbohydrates that are broken down into glucose and absorbed into the blood. When too much glucose enters the blood at one time the body may not be able to handle it. This could cause high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. If blood sugar levels are too […]
Eat three meals and one to three snacks daily. Choose a variety of foods to help ensure the balance of nutrients for optimal health. Eating regularly and never skipping meals helps prevent low or high blood sugar. Each meal should contain sources of healthy fats, protein, and fiber along with carbohydrates. Fats, protein, and fiber […]
Fiber is the substance in plant food that we do not digest. The two main types of fiber are soluble and insoluble fiber. Both types of fiber are important to our health. Soluble fibers are commonly found in fruits (especially pear, apple and citrus), oats, barley and legumes. These water-soluble fibers form gels that provide […]
Let me tell you about a simple little magic trick I learned about diabetes while traveling on a road trip with my Type I diabetic friend. Her blood sugar was running very high, so we stopped at a rest stop and she proceeded to run several laps around the grass field followed by several minutes […]
Many folks are fatigued simply because they have not had an adequate intake in water for the day. Some experts purport that a 5% reduction in hydration status results in a 25% overall reduction in energy. Signs of severe dehydration ie: lack of skin turgor (skin doesn’t settle back down quickly when the back of […]
