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Fiber and blood sugars: How much does adding fiber to your diet really help you control your diabetes?

October 19, 2019 No Comments

Artificial Sweeteners vs. Sugar Alcohols vs. Sugar vs. Natural sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and natural sweeteners: Are they ok and how much can you use?

July 11, 2019 1 Comment

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party with no added sugar

How to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo Party with no added sugar

Keep reading to find my tips for everything you need to host a family friendly Cinco de Mayo party (and for celebrating National OJ Day on May 4th!), including Florida Orange Juice no added sugar recipes, and both mocktails and cocktails for your friends and family to enjoy!

May 1, 2019 No Comments

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15 quick healthy snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth

Fight off your sugar cravings with these healthy snacks for a sweet tooth and learn why cravings are happening!

February 19, 2019 No Comments

How much protein do you actually need?

So, how much protein do you actually need? What are the best types? Plant based or animal protein? And so on… It’s probably the most talked about nutrition topic or nutrient across all media platforms, yet the one that leaves the most questions in consumer minds.

January 31, 2019 1 Comment

How to avoid a blood sugar crash

Whether you’re sitting at your desk at work, chasing kids around at home, or just enjoying the day … that sinking I-need-a-nap-ASAP-feeling, can hit out of nowhere. What causes this? And how do you avoid it?

January 24, 2019 No Comments

Eat intentionally: 11 food choices to make in 2019 that won’t set you up for failure

Rather than setting unrealistic weight loss goals, or proclaiming you’re going to never eat sugar again, let’s try setting ourselves up for success and vowing to eat intentionally in 2019. No crazy goals, diets, or fads, just realistic plans and perspectives on food.

Still not quite sure what I mean? Keep reading for 11 food choices to make in 2019 that won’t set you up for failure like a traditional New Years resolution would…

January 4, 2019 No Comments

14 fun facts about chia seeds

Chia seeds are a nutrient dense complete protein containing fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine.

December 28, 2018 No Comments

10 Low Sugar Lunchbox Staples

Ready or not, school is just around the corner! Hard to believe right?! Do you know what you’re going to pack for your kids for lunch on that first day? Ya, I don’t either, it’s ok. But, one thing I do know is that loading my kids up with sugar at lunchtime is a sure fire way to make sure they’re exhausted and unable to focus in the afternoon. So, here are my Top 10 Low Sugar Lunchbox Staples:

August 11, 2018 No Comments