If you were raised Seventh-day Adventist, or even if you came into the church later in life, you have undoubtedly heard or read many times this classic quotation: “Pure air, sunlight, abstemiousness, rest, exercise, proper diet, the use of water, trust in divine power—these are the true remedies” (Ellen G. White, Ministry of Healing, (Nampa: Pacific Press, 1905), page … Continue reading Review The 8 Laws of Health
Category: 8 Laws of Health
Proof of the pudding
Sometimes you hear someone say, "The proof is in the pudding." The saying is actually, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." If you like pudding, you'll love these low-carb pudding and custard recipes. Check them out at https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/other-resources/recipes/recipe-categories/desserts/puddings-custard/. If you got this email from someone who forwarded it to you, please consider … Continue reading Proof of the pudding
Swimming for Diabetics
May is actually National Water Safety Month. And that’s an important consideration, especially if you are not an expert swimmer (or a swimmer at all!). However, swimming is a good exercise option for people with diabetes, and summer is a good time for swimming. Recommendations are: For maximum benefit from swimming, you should swim at … Continue reading Swimming for Diabetics
McDougall Diet
One struggling diabetic wrote the following post: "I was watching YouTube the other night. Maybe someone can help me understand. This John McDougall guy is pushing eating potatoes, rice, and corn to cure his [diabetic] patients. His idea is that meat and oils are bad for diabetics because it clogs the arteries with fat which … Continue reading McDougall Diet
National Blueberry Month
Enjoy fresh, organic blueberries (preferably locally grown) in an amount that meets your dietary protocol for carbohydrates. July is National Blueberry Month. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-july-belongs-to-blueberries-month-july/ Sponsored by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, an agriculture promotion group made up of blueberry farmers, processors, and importers in North and South America, who work together to research, innovate, and promote the … Continue reading National Blueberry Month
U.S. Independence Day
If you are celebrating the United States Independence Day (July 4), here's a delicious diabetic-friendly cake you can make for your holiday picnic! If you celebrate any patriotic holiday (for any country or state that uses the red, white, and blue colors), you can make this cake! Here are the recipes: Keto Vanilla Cake https://www.lowcarbspark.com/keto-vanilla-cake/ … Continue reading U.S. Independence Day
Different Diets
One of our group members wrote the following: "I was going to post some of my feelings, but I am having a problem sorting them out, so I'll just comment here. It's all so confusing. "First, there are groups on Facebook I'm in and that I credit for helping me change my eating habits and … Continue reading Different Diets
What Can I Eat for Breakfast?
Breakfast can be a challenge when we start to eat low carb, especially when you have eliminated "traditional" breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, toast, muffins, bagels, sweet rolls, etc. which are all high-carb choices.) The answer depends, first of all, on your dietary lifestyle and, next, on your diabetes dietary protocol. Yes, for lacto-ovo vegetarians, there … Continue reading What Can I Eat for Breakfast?
National Egg Day
June 3 is National Egg Day. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-egg-day-june-3rd/ Eggs are the most nearly perfect food for diabetics! Or for anyone, for that matter. Eggs are a quality protein and healthy fat source, and nutrient rich, with vitamin D and the right amount of dietary cholesterol. "EggFest" You may have seen the term "egg fast" in various … Continue reading National Egg Day
Fresh Non-starchy Vegetable Month
This week will end The 30-day Richard Osborn Challenge. How did you do? Did you achieve your goals? If so, you are successful! June is Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month, but we're going to make it Fresh Non-starchy Vegetable Month for diabetics, since most fruit is too high in carbohydrate (sugar in the form of … Continue reading Fresh Non-starchy Vegetable Month









