According to the CDC, 9.3% of the population has diabetes, BUT, 3X as many people have prediabetes. Essentially, 1 out of 3 individuals have prediabetes, but the sad part is that 90% of them don’t even know it! Today, we are...
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Oatmeal Date Balls (No Added Sugar)
Whether you are going to a party, battling afternoon fatigue or dreaming of a before bedtime indulgence, sweets are what we crave. How can we cure our sweet tooth without added sugar? Real plant foods that are naturally sweet- like dates! These easy Oatmeal Date Balls are amazingly sweet without a bit of added sugar.
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What to Do With All the Candy!?
While the ultimate candy holiday has passed, it has probably left you a sweet and horrible gift… a stash of way too many confectionary treats! Maybe you were “the one” who gave out “healthier” treats this year, like my friend Josten Fish recommends in her article, 10 Halloween Treats That Aren’t Candy. But even so, that doesn’t keep your kitchen candy free. So, the dilemma presents… What to do with all the candy?
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6 Effective Strategies to Lower Blood Sugar Without Medication
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes. More than 84 million Americans have prediabetes. Take a moment…just let that sink in… OVER 100 Million Americans are dealing with blood glucose issues Sadly, 25% of diabetics and 90% of prediabetics don’t even know they have it! They are living life with symptoms and a reduced quality of life.
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Is It Really Possible to Eliminate Added Sugar?…One Mom’s Story
Every bite you take is either fighting disease or feeding it. –Anonymous
As described in the Sugar Series, Part 1 and Part 2, sugar has a way of sneaking into our kitchen and meals, becoming a friend and sabotaging our taste buds. Knowingly or unknowingly, we have allowed it. But, we don’t have to permit it to invade our lives. The first step is knowing the facts and the second is understanding where it is coming from. For knowledge to lead to action, we need to be convinced it is actually possible. Are you?
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15 Hidden Sources of Added Sugar
According to the CDC, sugar-sweetened beverages, ice cream, candy, cakes, cookies and sweetened pastries are the leading sources of added sugar in the American diet. BUT, there are dozens of foods and products with hidden sources of added sugars that might not be so obvious.
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How Much Sugar is Too Much?
Some simple facts about sugar:
It tastes good.
It is harmful to our health.
Americans eat too much of it.
No one needs a healthcare provider to give recommendations to cut back on sugary foods and beverages. We all know what we should do. But these are the questions that everyone really wants to know…
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6 Solutions for Your Afternoon Sugar Cravings
“Sugar is as addictive as heroin,” some claim.
There are many theories as to the cause of sugar cravings- reward pathways, hormonal changes, adrenal fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, maybe even allergies and more. While some of the reasons appear to be complex and unclear, I think everyone can agree- we don’t like them!
