Curbing Your Sugar Cravings
The body processes ALL forms of sugar in the same way and ANY large amount can contribute to unwanted weight gain. If you’ve never learned
Ocular Manifestations of Diabetes
Any person who’s been diagnosed with diabetes will confirm the need for an eye exam at least once a year. Typically, I do my best
Sugar Consumption is “The New Smoking”
“Sitting is The New Smoking” sounds catchy and cool. It’s even a reasonable conclusion to reach, but I’m not sure the two activities are even
Dangers of Living a Sedentary Lifestyle
If a sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity or even diabetes, permanent vision loss can be the result. I’m not exactly sure who coined the term,
How Exercise Keeps Blood Sugar in Check
In keeping with our theme for American Diabetes Month™, let’s take a look at a few things exercise improves for people struggling with diabetes. As
(Not-So-Sweet) Cinnamon Baked Apples
The bulk of sugar related health issues come from consuming excessive amounts, not from ordinary intake. This week, I hit the sugar topic pretty hard. But
(Brown Sugar) Sprinkled Sweet Potato Fries
The most accessible & economical source of beta-carotene is the humble sweet potato, which can be used in many ways. This week’s recipe is relatively
Seasonal (or not) Stuffed Acorn Squash
Widely considered a seasonal favorite, acorn squash is an eye healthy source of vitamin C and beta-carotene. The arrival of Labor Day means summer is