Friday, January 7, 2011
Sauteed Collard Greens
Have you ever tried collard greens before? I hadn't until recently. They have a bad rap and are usually cooked in an unhealthy way, canceling out all of their nutritious value. If cooked properly, collard greens retain all of their vitamins, and all that good for you fiber. I cooked them like Brussels sprouts, boiling them first to soften their toughness. 2 1/2 lbs. collard greens, preferably organic2 cloves of garlic, minced1 Tablespoon unsalted butter1 Tablespoon extra-
Symptoms of diabetes (reverse in 7 days)
Reverse the symptoms of diabetes in 7 days. Imagine eating an apple to lower your blood sugar level. How can this be? See my food charts and learn the secret.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
Question of the week: Diciphering Numbers
The following question was submitted by one of my readers for discussion on this blog: "My A1c test result is 6.4% and my fasting blood sugar level is 113. Do these numbers sound like diabetes and if so what do I do now?"The A1c test measures your blood glucose control over an average period of approximately 3 months.Ideally your A1c (according to the American Diabetes Association) should be < 7.0%. Pre-diabetes is defined with an A1c of between 6 - 6.5%.It is recommended that you speak with y
Symptoms of diabetes (reverse in 7 days)
Reverse the symptoms of diabetes in 7 days. Imagine eating an apple to lower your blood sugar level. How can this be? See my food charts and learn the secret.
Strawberry Bavarian Deluxe (Mousse)
I was asked "How many carbs is a type 2 diabetic allowed for each meal and each snack?" To answer that question I had a talk with my diabetic dietitian and here is what she said "Everyone has a different need when it comes to eatting low carb foods, it is best to ask their doctor or dietitian, But for most type 2 diabetics the rule of 45/15 is a good way to start." That's 45g per meal and 15g per snack. Some may need more or less depending on their medication and how it works or what type of
To Keep Going, Your Heart Needs Foods with Magnesium
Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. In 70 years, it will beat 2,500 million times, and still it will have to keep working; in fact, it never stops. Since one of your priorities is to keep it going, you need to make sure it gets the right materials so it can work for ever. Well, maybe not for ever, but you definitely want it to work for a little longer.
Magnesium benefits for the heart
Magnesium is a crucial mineral in your body since it facilitates the following function
Magnesium benefits for the heart
Magnesium is a crucial mineral in your body since it facilitates the following function
Diabetes Control Diet
Diabetes Control Diet
Not only do many sufferers find it extremely difficult to radically alter their diet from western convenience foods to the Diabetes Diet containing whole nutritious foods, avoiding sugar and fat as much as possible, they often become depressed and anxious and paralyzed by negative emotions. This can keep them from taking the very actions required to improve their health and keep them alive. It also suppresses the motivation necessary to undertake a regular exerc
Not only do many sufferers find it extremely difficult to radically alter their diet from western convenience foods to the Diabetes Diet containing whole nutritious foods, avoiding sugar and fat as much as possible, they often become depressed and anxious and paralyzed by negative emotions. This can keep them from taking the very actions required to improve their health and keep them alive. It also suppresses the motivation necessary to undertake a regular exerc
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