Vegetarian Challenge Whether or not you are vegetarian, try this challenge in the month of October. Do it all month or just for one day or one week. Here is a suggested strategy: Total carnivores ==> only “clean” meats/fish Adventist non-vegetarians ==> lacto-ovo vegetarian or pescatarian Pescatarians ==> only lacto-ovo vegetarian Lacto-ovo vegetarians ==> vegan … Continue reading World Vegetarian Day (Oct. 1)
Month: September 2025
Hearing Loss in Diabetics: What You Should Know
Deaf Awareness Month The International Week of the Deaf is observed annually during the last full week of September. Deaf Awareness Month commemorates the first World Federation of the Deaf congress, which was held in September 1951. Diabetes and Hearing Loss Hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in … Continue reading Hearing Loss in Diabetics: What You Should Know
What Kosher, Vegan, and Plant-Based Label Claims Really Mean
I was recently inspired by a member in another diabetes support group. This lady is a Jewish wife and mother (meaning, of course, that she would eat only “clean” meat/fish, as defined in Leviticus and Deuteronomy). But she has decided to not eat meat/fish at all, nor dairy or eggs, making her a dietary vegan. … Continue reading What Kosher, Vegan, and Plant-Based Label Claims Really Mean
30-Day Sugar-Free and Starch-Free Challenge
The traditional purpose of a 30-day Sugar-free Challenge is to cut out all added sugar for 30 days. This is good advice for the general population. Another good advice: Make sure you know all the names for sugar in ingredient lists. Secret Sugars: The 56 Different Names for Sugar https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/names-for-sugar However, as a person with … Continue reading 30-Day Sugar-Free and Starch-Free Challenge



