April 30 is National Day of Fasting and Prayer, proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln on March 30, 1863. So it seems appropriate to focus on Intermittent Fasting during the month of April. Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern in which you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. “Intermittent” simply means “not continuous.” It’s intermittent because … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
Portion Control
There is a subtle difference between serving size and portion size. Portion size is how much you choose to eat. It is completely under your control and is steadily increasing each year as fast food joints and restaurants increase the size of their meals. Serving size is a standardized amount of food. 1 slice, 1 cake, … Continue reading Portion Control
“What Can I Eat?”
March is National Nutrition Month, an educational campaign focusing on eating nourishing meals. What we eat can significantly increase or decrease our risk factors for disease. We are often bombarded by a variety of diet programs that aim to improve our health. Making sense of them all can become a daunting task. Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics™ … Continue reading “What Can I Eat?”