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If you are following a dietary protocol that requires counting carbohydrates (and you should be!), your first question probably is, Should I count total carbs or net carbs? And what is the difference? In the United States, properly labeled packaged food shows Total Carbohydrates as a main category with possible sub-categories of Dietary Fiber, Sugar, and Sugar Alcohols. “For nutrition … Continue reading Carb Calculations: Total or Net?
June is Avocado Month in California! https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/06/13/california-is-celebrating-avocado-month-with-promotable-volumes/ Avocados are the most nearly perfect food for vegan/vegetarian diabetics! (Second only to organic free-range pasture-raised eggs for lacto-ovo vegetarians.) Some members of our Facebook group eat a whole avocado (or half, depending on the size) every day. "One-half an avocado is a nutrient and phytochemical dense food … Continue reading Best Fruit for Diabetics
It's time to raise your water bottle in celebration of National Hydration Day on June 23! This day was created to remind us all of the importance of staying hydrated, and the many health benefits that come with it. It is believed that drinking plenty of fluids can help reduce fatigue, improve your mental clarity … Continue reading National Hydration Day
Having diabetes is a major risk factor for developing periodontal disease, especially when blood glucose isn’t well controlled. One large study found about 60 percent of people with diabetes have some evidence of periodontal disease. Diabetes is the leading cause of periodontal (gum) disease. People with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) experience three … Continue reading Oral Health Month
Q. Okay, I have a question. Many of my friends are losing weight on a Keto Diet and it is working. Why isn’t everyone on a Keto Diet? A. The most obvious answer is that everyone doesn't need or want to lose weight! However, more basic than that is a lack of understanding about "a … Continue reading Q&A’s: Keto and Diabetes
Eggs are the most nearly perfect food for diabetics! They have the ideal balance of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and vitamins. National Egg Day is celebrated each year on June 3. This holiday was created to celebrate the convenience, nutritional value, and versatility of eggs as a food ingredient. National Egg Day is an excellent opportunity … Continue reading National Egg Day
Drinking Water Every May, the North Coast County Water District celebrates "National Drinking Water Awareness Month." Conservation tools and reading material are made readily available at the office and through public appearances. This is to promote awareness of water conservation, particularly in California, having experienced several years of drought. But it’s also a good time … Continue reading The Use of Water
Enjoy fresh, organic strawberries (preferably locally grown) in an amount that meets your dietary protocol for carbohydrates. Strawberries are synonymous with spring, and that’s why May is the perfect month to celebrate them. https://momjscookbook.wordpress.com/desserts/pudding/mom-js-strawberry-mousse/ If you got this email from someone who forwarded it to you, please consider subscribing to our blog yourself at https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/blog-posts/. … Continue reading National Strawberry Month
This has become an annual tradition for Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics! Richard is our “poster child” for walking 10,000+ steps a day. https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/other-resources/challenges/may/the-30-day-richard-osborn-challenge/ Please consider joining this Challenge, even if all you can do is walk out to the mailbox and back every day! You do not have to walk 10,000 steps/day as Richard does, but … Continue reading The 30-day Richard Osborn Challenge
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetic Foot Care Session 46 How to Avoid Amputations and Foot Care - Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, MD [14:12] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKG4DRHPqg4 Dr. Richard K. Bernstein, author of Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars, says, “The incidence of limb-threatening ulcerations in diabetics is very high, affecting approximately one in six to seven … Continue reading Foot Health Awareness
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