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Goal: To explore the feasibility and sustainability (or not) of vegetarianism for you. 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 … Continue reading Vegetarian Challenge
October is also Non-GMO Month, a time for us to reflect on our food supply. Non-GMO Month is a celebration of transparency in our food system, agriculture that supports biodiversity and environmental well-being, and the protection of our genetic inheritance for future generations. Refer to Celebrate Non-GMO Month for ideas that you might like to … Continue reading Non-GMO Month
Let’s see how many people we can get to eat no processed foods whatsoever during the month of October. Unprocessed food is any food that could be made by a person with reasonable skill in a home kitchen with whole-food ingredients. It doesn’t mean you actually have to make it yourself, it just means that … Continue reading Take the Challenge
Blogger Andrew Wilder writes, “Unprocessed food is any food that could be made by a person with reasonable skill in a home kitchen with whole-food ingredients. I call it ‘The Kitchen Test.’ If you pick up something with a label (if it doesn’t have a label, it’s probably unprocessed), and find an ingredient you’d never use … Continue reading October is Unprocessed Foods Month
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have been associated with causing hearing loss in patients. What causes or contributes to hearing loss in people with diabetes isn’t clear. It’s known that high blood sugar can damage blood vessels throughout the body, including your ears. A complication of diabetes is nerve damage. It’s possible that … Continue reading September is Deaf Awareness Month
To become completely sugar-free, you must also eliminate starches. These are the foods that many people think of as "complex carbohydrates." However, ALL carbohydrates convert to sugar in the digestive system--starting with the saliva in your mouth! Start with eliminating refined carbohydrates, such as foods made from white sugar, white flour, pasta, noodles, etc. For … Continue reading Starches ARE Sugars!
The Sugar-free Revolution was developed to provide support for those with a sugar addiction. If you feel you have an actual addiction, please seek professional help. What are your goals for this month? Be specific. Remember, you are not competing with anyone else. You are only competing with your past self. Select the level at which you … Continue reading Sugar-free Revolution
Get ready to take part in the September 30-day sugar-free challenge! Start with reading this article: What Are 30-Day No Sugar Challenges? All You Need To Know https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/30-days-no-sugar However, we recommend eliminating all added sugars, both processed and "natural" sugars, such as honey, maple syrup, and agave. Make sure you know all the names for … Continue reading September – 30-day Sugar-free Challenge
Cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy are some of the most common eye disorders for diabetics. Please read the articles below for more information: Eagle, Ruth (October 11, 2021). Cataracts and diabetes: A guide https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cataracts-and-diabetes (accessed on 6/6/2022). Zhao, Ying-Xi and Xiang-Wu Chen. “Diabetes and risk of glaucoma: systematic review and a Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies,” International Journal of … Continue reading Cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy
Diabetes is a lifelong condition and can cause several health complications. Your eyes are one part of your body that can be affected. You can read the entire article here: https://www.rnib.org.uk/eye-health/eye-conditions/diabetes-related-eye-conditions Website includes two short videos of case studies. You can also download this article in PDF or Word format. If you got this email from … Continue reading Eye conditions related to diabetes
Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics 