The holidays are here and it is time to celebrate with family and friends. This is a wonderful time of year, but it is the 5 – 7 pounds that hang around after the holidays that we could do without. This season…
If you have heart disease and are at high risk of cardiac arrhythmias – irregular heartbeats – that can trigger sudden death, you should be sure to get sufficient fish oil. New research suggests that fish oil can help keep heart rhythms…
Fuel your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast like a Greek Isles Omelet, Egg-Vegetable Strata or Triple-Decker Vegetable Omelet. (Diabetic Meal Planning, Low Carb Diet)
New research suggests that fish oil may reduce a child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes. (Juvenile-Onset Diabetes, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Diabetes Research)
Main dish recipes include Chicken with Garlic Galore, Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Salmon with Mango Salsa, Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce. Recipes have dietary exchange information. (Free Recipes)
Your body needs blood sugar. Like gas in a car, it’s the fuel that makes you go. Without it, your life would quickly grind to a halt. But when your gas tank is full, you don’t need any more fuel. There’s no…
Chromium, an essential dietary mineral, plays a central role in how the body uses insulin to burn sugars, carbs, fats, and proteins for energy. Because of this insulin-enhancing role, chromium can be especially helpful in controlling, and sometimes reversing, some of the…
Pumpkin Polka Dot Cookies, Buttery Almond Cookies, or Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to please the whole family! Try one recipe or try them all! (Diabetic Meal Planning, Low-Carb Diet)
Enough of the Right Nutrients Can Prevent Stress, and Controlling Stress Can, in Turn, Prevent Nutrient Deficiencies. Water-soluble nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamin C, and all of the minerals are generally excreted at a faster rate during periods of stress.
Don’t just flip burgers for your next tailgate party. Celebrate your team with your friends and offer a delicious plate of Apple Coleslaw, Kick-off Kabobs and Veggie Barbecue Pitas Snacks. (Diabetic Meal Planning)