What is glycemic index? And is it important?

Have you ever had your blood sugar levels tested or heard about eating to balance blood sugar? You know I talk about it a bunch, so if you have ever worked with me you have heard this.  Have you wondered about the science behind how foods affect blood...

Oh, the words “blood sugar.”

How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable? And do I need to worry about it if I am not a diagnosed diabetic? Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of...

Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love

Five Weight-Loss Friendly Snacks You Will Love The words “weight-loss” and “snacks” often appear in the same sentence. But that might also bring thoughts of “tasteless,” “cardboard,” and “completely unsatisfying.” Right? Let me give...

3 Must Have Healthy Breakfast Foods

Are you a breakfast eater?   Or dare I ask are you a “healthy” breakfast eater? Maybe you need some inspiration for a few great breakfast foods.  Maybe you don’t have time and you need some healthy ideas for “grab and go” mornings – who...

Water, Water … Sure ways to drink enough!

Water, water everywhere…but not a drop to drink. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner   Of course we don’t have that problem.   Water is everywhere…some clean, some dirty, some free flowing, some bottled…so it’s always available here.  There...