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People have been struggling to lose weight and with new medications available, it’s giving many people more hope and sustainability, as they make changes with lifestyle. Many people have been getting prescriptions for Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjauro, and all the other GLP1 category, medications. Recently insurance companies have been reaching out to healthcare providers directing them…
It’s one of the most common questions I get asked about. And something that can be difficult to overcome. I’m going to share some of the lesser known tips and tricks to help you reduce your sugar cravings and live a healthier life. The first step in stopping sugar cravings is to identify your triggers.…
Bad Advice About Fruit Last week a provider told one of my clients not to eat fruit because it makes your blood sugar go up. A lot of foods can make blood sugar go up, but that was the only advice given. No explanation, just told my client not to eat fruit. Before I continue,…
Gluten is found in just about everything, even places where you wouldn’t expect. People with celiac disease need to avoid gluten at all costs, but there is also a large portion of the population who have a gluten sensitivity. Gluten is linked to more than 50 different disease states.
I don’t want to waste any time in answering this one. Yes, you can reverse Type 2 Diabetes with diet. And believe it or not, there is not a single best way to go about it. This is great news, because it means there is likely an option that will work for you — to…
Public Service Announcement: Roast the pumpkin seeds! These seeds are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed full of magnesium (Mg), potassium, and calcium. Pumpkin seeds are great for everyone, but particularly for people with diabetes. Often times, when blood sugar is high, the body is depleted of magnesium. For those of you without diabetes, if you…
As a dietitian, I’m often asked how to eat for health — heart health, metabolic health, reproductive health and more. Fewer people ask me about eating for beauty, which is strange when you think about it. Your skin is actually your largest and most visible bodily organ. Just as you can eat to feed your muscles, bones and brain, you can (and must) also eat to nourish your skin.
Cue the imperial death march because I’m going to talk about everyone’s favorite villain, gluten. It seems no one is eating it this century, or at least no one is admitting to eating it. This is partly because gluten really IS dangerous for a segment of the population, including possibly some people with diabetes. But…
Yes, You Can Still Eat Whole Foods When You’re Miles from Whole Foods If only we had a Whole Foods in Alaska. It’s funny how we dream of getting away, taking a few days for camping in a pristine setting. Pure air, pure water, pure heaven. Ahhh. But then what do we pack to eat…
For many years, herbs and spices have been used by many cultures for their potent medicinal properties and their unique flavors. They are known to offer a myriad of health benefits thanks to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Believe it or not, a lot of people in the United States don’t use herbs and spices…
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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