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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
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
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
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?”
“Eat to your meter” means to test pre-meal and post-meal. The idea behind testing at 1 hour and 2 hours is based on the premise that your blood sugar will peak at 1 hour after eating the first bite, and that blood sugar will go back down to normal at 2 hrs. Anyone with an … Continue reading “Eat to Your Meter”
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