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Vegetarian Carnivore?! Isn’t that an oxymoron? Nope, not at all. Our definition of “carnivore” is “animal-based foods.” This includes dairy products, like butter, ghee, heavy cream, cheeses (hard and soft cheeses, cream cheese, cottage cheese, etc.), kefir, and yogurt. It also includes eggs, ideally from pasture-raised chickens. Because it is vegetarian, none of the "animal-based … Continue reading Understanding the Vegetarian Carnivore Diet
Susan Weiner, named Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2015, who’s also known for her books and columns on diabetes care, tells us that most healthcare professionals shy away from even discussing this topic, but they really shouldn’t. We agree with Ms. Weiner and would like to present several articles for your thoughtful and unbiased … Continue reading How Cannabis Affects Diabetes: Research Insights
For one month, take this challenge. Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics recommends: Make a list of what you eat that you would consider “processed foods.” Determine which ones you could live without forever and remove them from your house (trash or donate, whatever works for you). And don’t buy them again. Determine which foods you would like to have … Continue reading Embrace Unprocessed Foods: A Challenge for Diabetics
World Egg Day was established at Vienna 1996, when it was decided to celebrate the power of the egg on the second Friday in October each year. Since then, egg fans around the world have thought up new creative ways to honour this incredible nutrient powerhouse, and the day of celebration has grown and evolved … Continue reading Celebrate World Egg Day (first Friday in October)
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)
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
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
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
Sharing for my diabetic friends who are traveling. This was posted by a fellow low-carb blogger: "I got this bag of 'little extras' from the Doubletree Hotel in Sunrise, FL where we are staying before leaving on The Low-Carb Cruise today. Looking at what's inside, I added up the total carbohydrates of these 'extras' and … Continue reading Essential Travel Tips for Diabetics: Stay Healthy on the Go
Does salt cause Hypertension? Does salt cause Heart Disease? There are so many myths & misconceptions (LIES) about salt that it's hard to know what to believe. Facts are facts and salt is good for you, as long as it is real salt, unpolluted salt, unadulterated salt. Do you know all 7 of these facts … Continue reading Unraveling the Truth: Debunking Myths About Salt and Heart Health
Adventist Vegetarian Diabetics 