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Low Calorie, Low Sugar, Low Carb Gingerbread Cookies: A Diabetic Safe Christmas Recipe
Nothing says the holidays have started like the smell of warm gingerbread cookies just after you open the oven. You can always just make standard round cookies, but don’t forget you can also get some super cute cookie cutters and make traditional gingerbread cookies or even some Santa or reindeer-shaped cookies. Holiday dreams are the…
Metformin: The Good, the Bad, and What You Should Know
Here is the traditional party line for Metformin according to doctors and big pharma you may have heard a million times before: If you or someone you care about is managing type 2 diabetes, chances are you’ve come across metformin. It’s often the first medication doctors prescribe because it’s effective, affordable, and has a track…
Easy and Hearty Instant Pot Chili
There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of chili, especially when it’s packed with flavor and nutrients. This Instant Pot Chili is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s also diabetes-friendly and perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re gearing up for a cozy night in or…
Vitamix Blender vs Breville Juicer: The Best of the Best
You want to give juicing a shot but you aren’t sure where to start. I’ve been there. I watched Joe Cross with his new diet and his Breville Juicer in his movie: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. I was all three at the time. I had allowed myself to give in to being diabetic and…
Detox Pain: 5 Things You Feel When Starting a Juice Cleanse
Usually, no one likes to talk about the first few days of a juice fast. Why? Because it’s bad marketing. No one wants to hear that starting a juice fast SUCKS. Who would sign on for pain without knowing for sure they’ll experience the gain; especially if the pain is a lot? The obvious answer…
Soft Start Juice Fast: How To Avoid A Painful Beginning
What in the world is soft start juicing and why should you do it? Starting your first (or next) juice fast is often the hardest part of the whole diet for most people. There are a lot of reasons to not get started. Let’s explore some real quick. 1. You have never juiced before and…
Fall Produce – The 20 Best Autumn Fruits and Vegetables
The first signs of autumn are appearing, so it’s time to talk fall produce. Everywhere I look, stores, shops, and even gas stations are pushing the pumpkin spice life. Yes, the great pumpkin is on its way to your TV, apple pie is edging out ice cream cones, turkey themes are feathering your tables and…
Viral Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers
Scary Food Fun for Halloween: Who knew you could combine scary, fun, and super tasty in one Halloween pumpkin patch of bell peppers? Jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers! This recipe is a perfect combination of carb careful ingredients and fall flair. Savory shredded chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fall spices cozy up inside a bell pepper carved with…
What Is Juicing? The Pros, the Cons, and Everything You Need to Know
Diabetic Dad Man here to tell you about how juicing (also known as juice fasting) may be just what you need to start healing your diabetes permanently, solve your weight loss problems, and begin your journey into a healthy lifestyle. You have probably heard at least something about juicing and most of what you have…
How to Avoid the Silent Killer: Stress
I’ve got a little Rat Terrier dog named Sneakers. He’s a little dog, and like most little dogs he’s very nervous and stressed 24/7. The vet says it isn’t good for him. He shakes, barks, and is always on guard. That said, he is still handsome as can be. Nervous, sure, but also snuggly and…