Studies are shedding light on the possible benefits of cinnamon use with food and its effects on lowering blood glucose and blood fat levels. In a recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009), the results indicated a relationship between the amount of cinnamon consumed and the decrease in insulin concentrations; cinnamon might be [...]

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Omega-3s Guard Against Type 1 Diabetes Youngsters at high risk for developing type 1 diabetes might be able to prevent the disease by eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a new study suggests. Reporting in the Sept. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from the University of Colorado found that high-risk [...]

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Spice up Dinner Recent research tells us that hot chili peppers are an up-and-coming health power. One study discovered that adding chilies to meals may protect against the buildup of cholesterol in the blood. Another found that regularly eating hot chilies reduces insulin requirements, which may have implications in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Michael Daras var conveythis_src = [...]

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Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Notes Finally, give into your cravings and enjoy an oatmeal dessert for breakfast. We promise not to tell your inner-child that it’s actually a nutritious way to jump-start your day. A special thanks goes out to Renee White for sharing this recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked oatmeal 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries) 1 full scoop vanilla protein [...]

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Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe Notes A special thanks goes out to Renee White for sharing this recipe. Ingredients: 3 Tbs. canola oil 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped (2 tsp.) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1 medium Vidalia onion, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise (3/4 lb.) 1 [...]

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Red Bell Pepper Cornbread Recipe Notes A special thanks goes out to Renee White for sharing this recipe. Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 1/8 cups fine cornmeal Scant 7/8 cup gluten free white bread flour 1 tbsp gluten free baking powder pinch of sea salt 2 tsp fructose 1 1/4 cups dairy free milk (soy or almond unsweetened) 2 eggs, lightly [...]

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Peyton Manning Party Dips Recipe Notes In order to recognize the genius of Peyton Manning (#18) and send some positive vibes his way, here are 18 fantastic dips for a Super Bowl watching party. That is, if you decide to eat healthy on Super Bowl Sunday. Hey, options are good, right? CLICK HERE to view the “Food and Wine’s” Slideshow [...]

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Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Banana Cookies Recipe Notes A special thanks goes out to Renee White for sharing this recipe. Ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut butter (unsweetened) 2 green to yellow bananas (Lower GI) 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp soy milk (unsweetened) 2 tbsp Agave Nectar 2 ½ cups quick cooking or rolled oatmeal dash cinnamon (optional) 1/4 cup flour Directions: In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork [...]

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[/caption] The glycemic index or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbs that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI. Carbs that break down more slowly, releasing glucose [...]

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[/caption] Many foods have few carbs in a standard serving. We call these “free foods” since they are essentially free of any serious impact on your blood sugar. Any food with fewer than 5 grams of available carbohydrate in a 100 gram portion is a “free [...]

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