Posts by Dr. Cheryl Winter
Sesame Grain-Free Crackers
Here is a delicious gluten- and grain-free cracker recipe (from Elana’s Pantry) that will make a wonderful crunchy accompaniment with just about anything. I eat them along with my favorite soups, hummus dip, guacomole, olive tapenade–the sky’s the limit. They are also high protein and full of fiber, and no preservatives and additives that you will…
Read MoreAlpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoid acid (ALA), not to be confused with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is a potent fat-soluble antioxidant that has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin E and vitamin C. In other words, it reduces oxidative stress and prevents advanced-glycation end-products (AGEs). It is known as the “universal antioxidant” and has been used…
Read MoreMTHFR Genotyping
Are you methylating adequately? Are your genes preventing proper methylation? Inadequate methylation can be the cause of depression, migraines, heart attacks, strokes, infertility, miscarriages, birth defects, cancer and even autism. In people with diabetes, improper methylation can worsen symptoms of diabetic neuropathy or make treatment regimens less effective. FIRST OF ALL: WHAT IS METHYLATION? Simply put, methylation…
Read MoreWhy Eat Organic?
Are you trying to decide if eating organic is really worth the extra expense? The truth is, not eating organic can actually be a whole lot more expensive when you consider the long-term and wide-range health care costs. Adopting an organic lifestyle helps to enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms. Growing foods organically excludes,…
Read MoreIncretin Mimetics: A Class of Type 2 Diabetes Medications You Should Get Familiar With
There is an arsenal of diabetes medications that we have today to help us in the fight against type 2 diabetes. Because of the many physiological defects inherent in this condition, one medication class is often not enough. The “Incretin Mimetic” class of diabetes medications better, known as GLP-1 agonists, are a class of diabetes…
Read MoreCreamy Marinara Sauce with Zucchini Noodles & Chicken
Here is a great option for a low carbohydrate meal, full of taste and healthy ingredients. This is actually a very versatile dish, in that you can substitute the chicken for shrimp or buffalo sausage. You can also use any other leftover meat you may have. Instead of zucchini, you can use yellow squash, or a…
Read MoreGrainless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who would have ever thought that chocolate chip cookies without white flour and sugar or eggs, could taste so good, but these chocolate chip cookies* are to die for. Thank goodness, though, you won’t have to die from eating these since they are made with healthier ingredients than traditional chocolate chip cookies that promote inflammation and high…
Read MoreBetter Purple Mashed Potatoes
Purple Mashed Potatoes Improve Blood Sugar I am often asked if potatoes are okay for people with diabetes to eat. I wrote a blog about this a couple of years ago, which you can read HERE. I still believe that potatoes are very nutritious and like almost all “real” foods, can be eaten as part…
Read MoreDiabetes, Insulin Resistance & Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It is characterized by the repetitive closure of the pharyngeal airway during sleep. The pauses in breathing in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are caused by a block or decrease in airflow that lasts at least…
Read MoreWhat is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious health disorder. I am hesitant to call it a disease, because depending on the cause and type of diabetes, it can be reversed in many situations (or managed), and some types can be prevented. The conditions that occur if diabetes is not well-managed, are what are really considered diseases. You never…
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