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Is it actually possible to have diabetes and NOT have a list of “good” or “bad” foods to eat? Is it possible to be able to eat what you want and still manage your blood sugars? Most of you are saying “Heck NO!” (or some version of that). Well, I’m here to tell you, I…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Let’s Talk Food Logs The physical act of writing something down can make you more mindful about your food choices and you might even notice a few pounds weight loss or some extra energy, just by writing down what you eat. You may discover more about which foods give you energy and make you feel…
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Do you have a big life event coming up, such as a vacation, family pictures, school reunion, weight loss challenge at work? Do you want to lose weight? The problem is, permanent weight loss only happens when there is a permanent why. All of those life events are short term. When the why is gone…
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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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