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3 Reasons Why Plants Are Your New Best Friend
Living with diabetes can lead to big changes in how you live and what you eat. The focus shifts to blood glucose levels and choosing your health over things you might normally want.
This can leave some frustrated but it’s important to note that you have an unspoken ally. There is a food group that is there to help you thrive.
Check out these 3 truths about moving to eating a plant-based diet!
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5 Healthy Habits to Try Instead of Drinking Wine
Even if you’re a casual drinker, alcohol can have a boomerang effect on anxiety. For starters, alcohol can interfere with your sleep cycle, making it tougher to get a full night of quality rest. And, we know poor sleep contributes to anxiety, so reaching for alcohol to calm your nerves may become a vicious circle.
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7 Ways to Honor Yourself and the Earth for Earth Day
Our Earth is beautiful and giving. Every day of the year we should bring attention to causes that fight to protect her, and every day we should honor the colorful biodiversity she offers. But, for at least one day, we come together around the world to learn about Earth, honor our planet, find new ways to make daily changes to be more sustainable, and make our voices heard.
On April 22nd we celebrate our planet with Earth Day. It’s a day when countries come together as one to honor our planet, our home. It’s a reminder for all of us that we are all connected and walk the same planet together, so we must preserve, protect and honor our environment in a variety of earth-friendly ways.
If you want to do something epic for Earth Day, but don't know exactly how to organize your efforts, here are seven ideas that will be easy to squeeze into your schedule but will also actually help make a difference. Because that's what Earth Day is really about — showing your appreciation for the planet by making it a better place.
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3 Tips for a Successful Intermittent Fast
Intermittent fasting has become a big buzz word as of late. Many people talk about it as the newest health trend. The thing is, it’s not new, and it does have some fantastic health benefits! If you are living with diabetes, intermittent fasting may be something you should consider. In fact, our friends at Mastering Diabetes have written extensively on the benefits of intermittent fasting. If you are interesting in trying intermittent fasting, here are some tips to get you started.
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Spring is Here: Walking Your Way to Your Goal Weight
Walking is an easy way to jumpstart a daily exercise program. If you are a person living with type 2 diabetes, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important. Now that spring is upon us, it is the perfect time for you to get outside and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Not only does walking help you increase your fitness levels, but it also helps control blood glucose levels and improves your body's ability to use insulin.
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Tips for Eating Well During Spring Break
Spring Break is a time to relax and take a break from the stress of life and school; however, some families may struggle to eat a healthy diet, especially if you are traveling. Being healthy as a family sets a good example for your children to live a healthy and active lifestyle and is a great way to spend quality time together.
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Satisfying a Sweet Tooth Without Compromising Your Blood Glucose
Are you hoping to do something sweet for yourself or someone you love? Living with diabetes can change the way you approach sweets as a gift. There are some processed foods or treats made with refined sugar that can be detrimental when living with diabetes. This can be discouraging, but fortunately there are great ways to enjoy other sweets while managing your diabetes. Here are a few sweet treats to incorporate into your life.
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6 Hot Drinks to Beat the Cold
Many people (especially those up North) aren’t too fond of the cold, dark winter months. Sometimes, though, all you need to put a smile on your face is a great book and a hot drink. Grabbing a steamy cup of something delicious will warm your hands, face, and insides.
So bust out your best mugs, because we’ve got a collection of recipes for hot drinks that’ll get you nice and toasty from the inside out. Besides keeping you cozy, these warm beverages offer serious health benefits: helping with digestion, boosting your immune system, and more.
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Treat Yo'Self on Valentine's Day
Another Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you have mixed feelings about it, there’s no shame in just celebrating yourself, loving yourself, and spoiling yourself. It’s wonderful if you have that significant other but keep in mind you don’t need a romantic partner to have a love-filled Valentine’s Day!
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3 Daily Habits to Jumpstart your Food-Forward New Year
New habits take time. In fact, repeating something over and over for 21 days is the average duration it takes to create meaningful changes, and for this reason many people fail despite the many new year resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and jump into a different lifestyle.
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10 Fitness Tips for the New Year
The New Year has come and passed, and yet another new and potentially exciting year awaits us. Just because it is a new year, that does not mean that you should get rid of your habit of regular exercising. And if you by any chance don’t have this wonderful daily habit yet, this is the year to own
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Creating Healthy Foods Habits for the Whole Family
Watching children grow into independent young adults, finding confidence in a career, and learning the many life lessons are just a few of the benefits of growing older. The flipside is that aging can also bring new health challenges. Aches and pains in the morning, tighter fitting clothes, and even type 2 diabetes will strike millions of adults this year alone. While this can be a difficult diagnosis, it doesn’t have to be a devastating one. Instead, it just means that certain food and lifestyle choices may need to change.
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Making Teatime a Holiday Tradition
Holiday traditions can serve us well by creating familiarity and festive fun. Tea can be a part of that tradition by hosting a holiday tea party. Sitting together, sipping a delicious, hot tea, and basking in the warmth of friends and family is an excellent way to welcome the holidays.
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Counting Down the New Year without Counting Down the Calories
As you head into the new year, you might be looking at goal setting and ways you can live a healthier life. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the year that has passed and ask what you might do differently. For some, this means looking at their health and asking how they can make better choices in the new year. This can be smart to reflect on at the end of the year as long as it doesn’t add to the holiday stress. The good news is, you can create a new you in the new year with less stress with some of these low-stress new year’s health tips.
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7 Ways to Celebrate with Christmas Tea
Don’t we all want to feel your best during the holiday season? With all the delicious temptations that come with holiday festivities, we need something to keep us on track with our health goals. Incorporating tea into your holiday celebrations is a great way to help keep yourself on track and still enjoy yourself with family and friends.
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Three (Simple) Diabetic-Friendly Meals That Will Make You A Hero for the Holidays
It can be difficult living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but it doesn't mean you should miss out on any of the fun stuff like holiday dinners or family get-togethers. If you're looking for some fantastic (and easy!) recipes that will help keep your blood sugars stable while still tasting delicious, you've come to the right place. Follow these three simple recipes that you can make for yourself or bring to your holiday party to be the hero for everyone.
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How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
Family gatherings, cocktail parties, gift-giving, and receiving. There is a lot to love about the holiday season, but let’s face it… there’s plenty to dislike, too, and weight gain is at the top of that list. Fortunately, with a bit of care, you can set up some winning strategies to avoid overeating or loading up on sugary foods.
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Amla Green Hibiscus Tea | Boosting the Power of Herbal Tea
Herbal tea has been used as a herbal remedy for centuries, and it's no wonder why. It is safe, easy to make, delicious, and full of health benefits. But what if you could take the health-boosting power of herbal tea to the next level?
