Weight loss is a major topic in America- and rightly so. Currently, 40% of Americans are considered obese. We honestly need a major overhaul of lifestyle and our relationship with food. Changes like this are hard, but not impossible. Why is this so important? When you consider that 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S […]
Tag Archives: Diabetes
Healthy Hot Fries
This one is new on me, but I am immediately head over heels! I love hot fries but my feelings about processed foods and hydrogenated oils are quite a different story. Enter jicama (pronounced “hic-um-uh”). It’s a root vegetable like a potato, but instead of starch, it contains inulin! (You’ll read more about that below.) […]
Stevia Bioengineered
This one’s going to get interesting in unexpected ways. I generally like to indulge my curiosities with a little research and on this day, it began with my interest in whether or not sucralose (Splenda) is actually a bad thing and to learn about how and why Stevia might be a better alternative. Sucralose is […]
I Decided to Try Food Before Pharma
Here I am on another personal mission. If you’re following me, you’ll know that I just had a big surprise at my annual checkup: high cholesterol- even despite a mostly healthy lifestyle. (Read more about that here.) A less surprising development has led me into this latest dig though: psoriatic arthritis. I’m 37 and I’ve […]
Understanding Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: An Epidemic Affecting 90% of American Adults
Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome (CRM Syndrome) is a term that may sound complex, but its implications are far too important to ignore. This epidemic, which combines a range of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic issues, is quietly affecting a staggering 90% of American adults, with at least Stage 1 of the syndrome present in most people. This […]
Why Blood Sugar Levels Matter: An Exploration into Biochemistry and Your Health
Blood sugar. It’s something many of us don’t think about—until it becomes a problem. Whether you’re dealing with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or just trying to stay healthy, understanding the profound impact blood sugar has on your body can be a game-changer. Your blood sugar levels affect nearly every aspect of your health. In this […]
Unlocking the Science of Strength Training: How Lifting Weights Transforms Your Body Biochemically
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s a powerful, scientifically proven way to improve your health on a cellular level, boost your cardiovascular health, combat diabetes, strengthen your bones, relieve back pain, and even enhance your mood and longevity. Whether you’re a gym enthusiast or a complete beginner, strength training offers benefits that go beyond just […]
Turkey Meatloaf
Please excuse me for not being a photographer… I’m a pharmacist. I do love to eat, though, and I’ve got 4 kids to feed (they happily ate this!). So before I sell this meal to you for being good for your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, I fed this to my family! I found the […]
Garlic Green Beans
It’s usually not easy to make make dietary changes. It can be very confusing and honestly draining to keep doing new things. I want to help guide you through that. Give yourself permission to start small and slow so that you can make changes that will stick. You’ll have a much easier time maintaining your […]
Mashed Potatoes
Please excuse me for not being a photographer… I’m a pharmacist. I do love to eat, though, and I’ve got 4 kids to feed (they happily ate this!). So before I sell this meal to you for being good for your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes, I fed this to my family! I found the […]
