There's almost no way to escape the holiday baking, and most of us will probably agree that indulging is part of the season! It can be difficult to resist these sweet treats, especially when they only come around once a year. This is where I like to recommend my, "Good-Better-Best" ideals. This entire category of holiday treats and sweeteners definitely falls into the "good" category. While it's not optimal to eat a ton of sugar, when we do, we want to make sure that we're still getting a tasty … [Read more...] about Healthy Sweeteners for the Holidays and Avoiding Overindulgence
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Squeeze Every Moment Out Of Your Summer (And Avoid Burn Out)
Weekends are wonderful, especially summer weekends. The people and places around us are in full bloom, our favorite social events come and go in a flash, and we tumble into the week with a case of the Mondays. Long, hot summer days and high UV indexes can be taxing, especially when the late evening light keeps us on the deck, drink in hand. So how do we bounce back when we’ve just jolted our blood sugar and disrupted our sleep cycle? Don't mix sugar with sugar Navigating health choices in social … [Read more...] about Squeeze Every Moment Out Of Your Summer (And Avoid Burn Out)
Stop the Vicious Cycle! How to Eliminate Sugar Craving & Curb Diabetes
When it comes to diabetes, it’s best not to sugar coat it! Diabetes is currently the 7th leading cause of death, and at this rate, one in three North Americans will be affected by 2050! We have the tools to stop the rising incidence of diabetes, and we find them in our kitchen. Most of this increase refers to ‘type 2’ diabetes mellitus, which is typically diagnosed in adults. This form of diabetes (T2DM) is usually triggered by frequent fluctuations in blood sugar that lead to impaired … [Read more...] about Stop the Vicious Cycle! How to Eliminate Sugar Craving & Curb Diabetes
