I know pumpkin chicken chili sounds weird, but this is an amazing chili. My friend Ally (here is here blog!) recently came out with an eCookbook and I immediately bought it. She had a recipe for a beef pumpkin chili and since I was using stuff I had on hand, subbed in ground chicken for […]
The A1C or Hemoglobin A1C test is something everyone living with diabetes should be familiar with. It doesn’t show the whole picture of your diabetes management, but it can be a great indicator of whether your average blood sugar levels are within a healthy range. Today, I’ll show you how to easily and accurately measure […]
Moist and delicious, Fresh Fig Cake is an all-time favorite fresh fig recipe in Holly’s cookbook, Eating Well to Fight Arthritis. Who doesn’t like fresh easy fig recipes? You might be wondering when is fig season? The season is really from late summer to fall which is August until October, however you will find some fresh figs […]
Abstract Circulating branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) associate with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. 3-Hydroxyisobutyrate (3-HIB) is a catabolic intermediate of the BCAA valine. In this study, we show that in a cohort of 4,942 men and women, circulating 3-HIB is elevated according to levels of hyperglycemia and established type 2 diabetes. In complementary cohorts […]
These low sodium no soak beans are the easiest, fastest way to make your own beans right at home! Once you try them, you may never buy canned beans again. Did you know that beans are a great food to help you manage diabetes? While they do contain carbs, they’re also packed with fiber, which […]
I MADE SKINNY GLUTEN FREE PIZZA! In 2016 I made a gluten free pizza recipe for a friend who had a gluten intolerance. This was before I made the skinny pizza dough, and well, lots of people wanted a gluten free skinny pizza dough. I had that dream too! 😁 What is the difference between […]
Making your own protein bars is super easy! Homemade protein bars save you money and taste so much better than the bars you can buy! These keto protein bars only contain 6 healthy ingredients and use one bowl to prepare. You can use whatever nut or seed butter you currently prefer and they will always […]
Best Healthy Homemade Snack is Simple Pillsbury Biscuit Recipe Biscuits are the most beloved breakfast food, but have you ever thought of enjoying them for a snack or an appetizer? Holly’s beef biscuit cups from Guy’s Guide To Eating Well cookbook makes the best bite-sized healthy homemade snack for an at-home tailgate party. Everyone absolutely loves this […]
Abstract Sulfonylureas (SUs) provide an efficacious first-line treatment in patients with hepatocyte nuclear factor 1α (HNF1A) diabetes, but SUs have limitations due to risk of hypoglycemia. Treatment based on the incretin hormones glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is characterized by their glucose-dependent insulinotropic actions without risk of hypoglycemia. The effect of […]
This delicious spinach smoothie is made with nut butter, yogurt, and avocado for extra creaminess. It’s a great way to add some leafy greens to your morning! Are you looking for a healthy way to start your day that can be ready in about 5 minutes or less? This spinach smoothie is just what you […]