Managing Blood Sugars 101

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Managing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Do you or someone you know have pre-diabetes or diabetes? Many of my clients who have pre-diabetes were told by their doctor that “your blood sugars are a little high”. But they are not told they have “pre-diabetes”. PLEASE advocate for yourself. Ask questions. Know what your blood sugars goals are. Fasting Goal <100 mg/dL HbA1c: <5.9% If your blood sugars are “a little high” ask, what can I do about that? Do you have a Registered Dietitian you recommend? Where can I find more information?…

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Pros and Cons of Popular Diets

Pros and Cons of Popular Diets Misinformation There is so much misinformation about nutrition plaguing our culture with false promises, quick fixes and just plain bad nutrition advice in so many popular diets.  There is truly a great need for science-based nutrition information from reputable sources.  Knowledge is power, but knowledge doesn’t mean lasting change.  Knowledge often helps us with change, but we need to dig deeper.  We need to discover the heart behind the decisions we are making with about our nutrition.  I often use the Bible to help…

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12 Ways to Naturally Detox

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What are toxins? Toxins include everything that our bodies don’t need that can be harmful if accumulated.  They are actually made by the body through metabolism: lactic acid, urea or other waste products.  They also come from outside the body and can include pesticides, mercury, lead, pollution, chemicals in tobacco, drugs, or alcohol.  Toxins can accumulate in our bodies in fat, muscle, and bones. How does our body naturally detox? Our bodies are constantly detoxing naturally.  It is the process by which these toxins are removed from our bodies through…

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