Meal
Thai Chicken & Sausage & Broccoli Soup
There’s nothing greater than a bowl of healthy soup on a cold day that provides you all the nutrients you need in just one bowl. Even if it is not cold outside, soup always seems to hit the spot. This recipe is slightly modified from Elana’s Pantry. Enjoy it with 2 to 3 sesame crackers…
Read MoreSesame 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreTis' the Season for Pumpkin…..Muffins that is!
Here’s a great pumpkin muffin recipe that I tweaked and doubled from paleoplan.com. It is a perfect ratio of the macronutrients for people with diabetes and delicious to boot. Two muffins can make a great breakfast with a glass of almond milk or one can serve as a satisfying snack. I was never a fan…
Read MoreGET An Expert Nurse Practitioner That Gets It?
Did you know that the word “doctor” means “docere,” which is latin for “teacher.” I may not have the “M.D.” credentials behind my name, but I guarantee you that by that definition (and many others), I am a doctor. But does today’s doctor really “teach,” or do they mainly “prescribe?” I love doctors, but unlike…
Read More"Knock-out Powerhouse" Chocolate-Mint Almond Breakfast Smoothie
I think I hit the jackpot on this one. I have been experimenting with just the right ingredients to achieve the desired carbohydrate/protein/healthy fat ratio that would energize and satisfy me for at least 6 hours, on my busy clinic days. When you eat breakfast at 7:00 am after a one hour activity routine, cereal,…
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