Every day we struggle to make healthy choices while we’re out and about. The best way to be healthy is to PREPARE your food. We all know this, yet many times we choose to hit the snooze button one more time rendering us without enough time to pack a lunch… Darn! I’ve found some staple…
Green Tea for Me!
While I love my orange pekoe tea and the occasional double double coffee… I know those aren’t the best choices when you want something to drink later in the day (and have already had a cup or two!). I never used to enjoy green tea, however I’ve learned there are many different variations to choose…
Just Peach-y!
I woke up dreaming about peaches today and knew that my next post would have to somehow incorporate my favourite summertime fruit! I’ve rallied up some of the best peach recipes that I’ve saved over the summer that are gluten-free and relatively “clean”. Prosciutto Goat Cheese Stuffed Peaches This recipe comes from one of my…
One More Post About Insulin
I know that lately it seems like I’ve gone off on a tangent about insulin and blood sugar – but its something that has fascinated me lately as I keep learning more about it. Today during one of my YouTube watching streaks, I came across an amazing Ted-Ed video that explains carbohydrates and their effect…
Eating to Stabilize Blood Sugar
If you haven’t read my last post, start here. This post goes hand-in-hand with my post about blood sugar levels and sleep quality. Keeping blood sugar levels consistent throughout the day can keep you from cravings, feelings of fatigue, difficulties concentrating, and many more unwanted symptoms. AND for those of you that read my last…
Blood Sugar and Sleep
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes wake up in the middle of the night for no apparent reason? Your blood sugar levels could be the key! I found a couple of fascinating articles on this topic, and they are linked throughout the post. Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels, and your blood glucose…
Gluten-Free with Ease?
I took some time to really think about what barriers keep people from trying/staying gluten-free, and realized that there are quite a few. I’ve listed the top barriers to a gluten-free lifestyle that I have experienced personally and would be willing to bet are quite relate-able for my readers. I’ve also included some tips for…
No Pie?! Goodbye!
It’s summer and there’s a BBQ to go to every single weekend. When you get there, you see they’re serving pie… And you’re trying to be Gluten-Free… Oh the dilemma! I’ve already faced this problem a couple times this summer, and I’ve decided to do something about it! I decided to sign myself up to…
Clean Produce? How?
A while ago we talked about some of the dirtiest produce there is… but the reality is that ALL produce should be washed to remove dirt, germs, and pesticides. I’m not a fan of buying separate washes for everything, so I stumbled upon a very SIMPLE rinse that you can make at home to rid…
“B” tired? B12!
I’m often too forgetful to rely on taking any forms of supplements and vitamins, but lately I’ve been making it a priority to take Vitamin B12 on the daily and have noticed a huge difference in my energy levels. Since my last post was about caffeine, I figured I should probably write a post about…
Eater's Digest 