Simple, Fresh Thanksgiving Sides

As Turkey day draws near, and all the fixings that usually go along, like the yams, mashed potatoes, rolls, and pie, think about how you can balance out your plate with some non-starchy vegetables. For anyone with diabetes, having some low-calorie, nutrient dense veggies at every meal can help control blood sugars, and help prevent diabetes as well. Aim for a variety of color, think green like asparagus, Brussels sprouts, kale, or red and purple from beets or cabbage, and white veggies like cauliflower and ...

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This Soups for You

For all of November, our blog will focus on diabetes prevention and awareness. One way to reduce your risk for diabetes is to increase the amount of fiber rich plant foods you eat, especially when that means you cut down on processed, high fat and sugar foods. Higher fiber meals not only stabilize blood sugars but also help to fill the stomach with low calorie, nutrient dense foods like fruits, vegetables and legumes. Fiber takes time to digest keeping us fuller longer. Bacteria in our gut use fiber to ...

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Pink, and Orange, for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for the blog this week, we opted to stick to the theme. Research has shown that in women with breast cancer, diets high in vegetables and fruits that contain the full range of carotenoids, including beta carotene, have been associated with the reduced occurrence of breast cancer. These include foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, red and yellow peppers, dark leafy greens, cantaloupe, apricots, and broccoli. These foods that are also loaded with ...

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Whole Lot of Whole Grains

There is broad scientific evidence and medical consensus that most people do not get enough fiber. While fiber is part of many foods, a key source of fiber is whole grains. When we eat whole grains, we get a super nutrient dense food, filled with protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In a previous blog post from May, we discussed the results of the Global Burden of Disease Study which links 6 million diet related deaths annually to low whole grain intake. Whole grains are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and ...

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