Tag: food
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Low Carb Lupini Pasta: My Honest Taste Test
As the first leaves of November fall and we step into Diabetes Awareness Month, it’s not just about turning over a new leaf in the calendar; it’s about turning over new leaves in our kitchen too. Today, I’m taking you through a new chapter in my culinary diary—dabbling with Keto Lupini Pasta, a recent find…
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Quick and Delicious Low-Carb Dinner with Creamy Poblano Chicken Enchiladas by Realgood Foods Co.
Life with LADA Diabetes can be a balancing act—especially when it comes to meals. Managing blood sugar levels requires a diet that’s low in carbohydrates but high in flavor and convenience. And let’s be real; we don’t always have the time to whip up a home-cooked meal from scratch. That’s why having prepared low-carb foods…
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Savoring Every Bite: Low Carb Tacos for Diabetes Wellness
Living with LADA diabetes requires careful attention to your diet to manage blood sugar levels effectively. One way to make this journey easier and more enjoyable is by incorporating low carb meals into your daily menu. Today, we’re here to celebrate one of the most beloved dishes in the world – Tacos! Not only are…
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Ways to Incorporate More Salads into Your Low-Carb Diet
A salad is my favorite go-to option for a low-carb meal. However, I’ve had to change some of my grocery shopping and food prep patterns to make salad a more regular choice for my every day lunch or dinner. The biggest challenges I’ve had are: It’s all too easy to grab something quick but less…
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New Book Announcement: “Success with LADA Diabetes”
I am excited to announce the release of my book, “Success with LADA Diabetes: Achieving Optimal Health with Diet, Exercise, and Insulin.“ This long awaited book draws upon my decade of experience living with LADA Diabetes and aims to cover a wide variety of important topics. Book Description Discover the hidden world of Latent Autoimmune…
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Amazing Asparagus
I bought some purple Asparagus at the farmer’s market recently, and was amazed by its taste. I started researching the health benefits and was surprised to find that it was very beneficial. Asparagus is very low carb, so it’s the perfect side dish that won’t require much, if any, additional insulin, nor should it cause…
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Finding Joy in Almond Flour Muffins
Can you imagine a delicious muffin with only 10 grams of carbohydrates? That’s the kind of joy I’m finding with almond flour muffins! I follow a diet that’s low in carbohydrates (carbs). I don’t like eating much more than 40 grams of carbohydrates at one time, simply because it makes controlling my blood glucose harder.…
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Cranberry Lemon Almond Flour Muffins (Low Carb)
Ingredients 2 cups finely ground almond flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup frozen cranberries Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.…
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Can you reverse diabetes by changing diet?
The answer here is “yes for some people.” This is not possible for people with Type 1 Diabetes, though. Some people have diabetes as a result of being overweight. If they lose weight, there is a possibility of lowering their blood glucose so that it is in the normal range. I know this is true…
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Low Carb Soft Food Ideas – Diabetes Diet for after Dental Surgery
Note: This article isn’t specific to LADA diabetes. In addition to my LADA diagnosis, I also have a couple of family members with Type II Diabetes, and I sometimes write articles that encompass a broader diabetic experience. This is one such article! Imagine this scenario: my husband recently had to adapt to a soft diet…