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Look, I know what you’re thinking……what the…..what??? Seriously, I felt the need to write this because the way I teach my zumba classes is very similar to my philosophy on healthy eating. Are you ready for this? So, consider joining me for a zumba class, if you live here in Alaska, or contact me to…
Here are the top 3 possible causes: Maybe you had a really big dinner with saturated fat that delayed sugar release into the blood and the saturated fat created some insulin resistance, leading to higher morning readings….think pizza or Chinese food. You had a super healthy dinner, but your blood sugar went from 110 before…
Over the past few years there has been more and more talk about the possible benefits of fasting. People have been fasting for centuries, Hippocrates and the Greeks may be on to something. They are responsible for the Mediterranean diet and found fasting was a beneficial practice for many health conditions. Contrary to the typical…
I am a registered dietitian and I hate cooking. I feel terribly guilty about this. Maybe it’s not the actual “act of cooking”, it may be the time that it takes me. After working all day, I have about 3 hours before my sweet child goes to bed and if I have to spend more…
Stay hydrated. My favorite drinks to help keep your BG in check are: water, unsweetened tea (vanilla cinnamon or tahitian hazelnut or blueberry), zevia (no artificial sweetener or sugar, soda), and water kefir Walk or move for 10 minutes after you eat. The worst thing you can do is sit and watch TV or read after…
Why is it that every time you decide to lose weight your significant other comes home with pizza, beer, and dessert? If you’ve gotten to the point where you have DECIDED, that NOW is the time to get your health on track, it’s nice to have a little support, right? Here are the top 5…
Many people confuse “busy” with “active”. Over the years, my activity has decreased less and less, maybe you can relate. Here are my excuses: Can’t teach as many zumba classes because I want to be home with my family in the evenings. I work 40 hours a week and run a virtual nutrition counseling private…
Fruit, yogurt and nuts work great for snacks. No, they aren’t exciting, but who cares, it’s a snack to hold you over until your meal…and these things happen to taste good and be really good for you! You can always add fruit to your meal if you’re short on veggies or whole grains. Realize, that…
You’re Busy. Let’s get to it. “What is the best breakfast?” I get this question all the time. My answer is this, the best breakfast is one that has a significant source of fiber, a little bit of fat and a little bit of protein. I will give you a list of great choices from…
1. Stop jumping on the latest diet band wagon. This puts a lot of stress and pressure on you to conform to a diet with rules, that you will never continue. It also will bring on guilt, frustration, and eventually the weight, once the diet stops. Instead, start by making a simple change, such as cutting back (not necessarily…
Even though diabetes is present in your life, there is hope. Hope that harmony between you and diabetes can be attained.
Angela Manderfeld, RD
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