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Diet
December 11, 2023
Is the Portfolio Diet Helpful?

The portfolio diet was created by scientists at Harvard to aid heart health. Some claim it’s a health silver bullet. However, some experts disagree. How does it stack up against DASH and the Mediterranean diet?

Lifestyle
December 8, 2023
Real Christmas Trees Are Better for Blood Sugar, Health

There are health benefits to choosing a real tree. Real trees act as air purifiers and have other benefits. Artificial trees can cause health problems, including blood sugar concerns.

Diet
December 7, 2023
Red Cabbage Is Delicious and Healthier than Green

Cabbage is a versatile veggie we should eat more often. Reach for red cabbage in the store as it's far more nutritious than green and can fight inflammation and aid blood sugar in numerous ways!

Lifestyle
December 6, 2023
Friendships Aid Health

Many of us immediately think of family when we think of the holidays. But, according to research from Blue Zones, as we age, friendships become more essential to staying healthy than family.

Recipes
December 5, 2023
Four Low-carb Hanukkah Dishes

We have shared recipes for latkes and low-carb Hanukkah desserts. Now we’re back with four more Hanukkah recipes to help you celebrate the festival of lights without upsetting your blood sugar.

Diet
December 4, 2023
Beets Fight Inflammation, Aid Blood Sugar

Beets have many nutritional benefits. They can help blood sugar and are packed with fiber. Another big reason to add beets to your diet is that they fight inflammation.

Get Out There
December 1, 2023
Reservations Coming Back to Parks

Three national parks are bringing back reservations with timed entry tickets. Arches National Park, Glacier National Park and Rocky Mountain National Park will all require reservations in the spring.

Diet
November 30, 2023
Going Vegan May Help Blood Sugar, Heart

A review of 37 published studies says swapping red meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy for plants may significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and blood sugar concerns.

Diet
November 29, 2023
Agave Nectar Is Not a Healthy Alternative

People with blood sugar concerns know to avoid normal sugar. Agave nectar has become the hot new sweetener with a low GI. But it has more drawbacks than people realize.

Recipes
November 28, 2023
Four Tasty Meatball Recipes

Here are four meatball recipes that aren't served with pasta and don't contain breadcrumbs but are delicious! They have flavor profiles you wouldn't expect and will soon be your new favorites.

Diet
November 27, 2023
Peanuts Are Excellent for Blood Sugar

Peanuts have a GI score of just 14, making them one of the lowest foods. While you may worry that the fat in peanuts is bad, they are a heart-healthy food that can help blood sugar and may aid weight loss.

Diet
November 22, 2023
Turn Your Turkey Into Healthy Stock

Boxed bone broths can incredibly high in salt. But, stock has many benefits. Turning your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into stock is a great way to prevent food waste and make a healthy ingredient.

Recipes
November 21, 2023
Four Breakfasts that Won’t Spike Your Numbers Before the Big Meal

You might want a special holiday breakfast before the main celebration this Thanksgiving. Here are four special breakfast options that won’t impact your blood sugar but will kick off the holiday!

Diet
November 20, 2023
Can Lemon Water Boost Health?

There’s a lot of buzz around drinking lemon water at the moment. It’s just water with lemon in it. But people claim it’s a health elixir. Is there any truth in it?

Get Out There
November 17, 2023
Pollution May Impact Blood Sugar

A study from India examined air pollution as a possible factor in blood sugar concerns. Tiny particles can be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause many health problems.

Lifestyle
November 16, 2023
Cold Showers May Aid Blood Sugar

Cold plunges have been a wellness trend this year. Many claims about cold plunges are unproven. But, studies back the helpfulness of cold showers. They can even improve insulin sensitivity.

Diet
November 15, 2023
FDA Proposes Banning Unsafe Soda Additive

For some people, diet soda is a treat they love and want to indulge in. Now, there is another reason to avoid it: brominated vegetable oil. This additive may cause serious health problems.

Recipes
November 14, 2023
Low-carb Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

Our favorite part of Thanksgiving is dessert. Think outside the pie crust if you want your dessert to stand out at the buffet table! Here are four wonderful Thanksgiving desserts besides pie.

Diet
November 13, 2023
Excess Salt May Increase Blood Sugar Concerns

People at high risk for developing a serious blood sugar concern are told to limit their blood sugar, not one talks about salt. New research found a link between serious blood sugar concerns and adding table salt to meals.

Get Out There
November 10, 2023
Reasons Not to Thru-hike

Lots of people dream of hiking famous trails end-to-end. It’s become a romanticized bucket list ambition that many novels and memoirs have been written about. But the reality is different.

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