by Daphne Olivier | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar
I’m all about preparing and planning meals to assure you are getting the most nutritional bang, however sometimes convenience foods are necessary. In our world of grab-n-go, life gets busy and having some snack and meal ideas on hand is exactly what you need to...
by Daphne Olivier | May 22, 2018 | Balance, Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar, Diabetes
While we are all familiar with blood sugar and insulin resistance being a part of diabetes, but they can also play a role in health far before diabetes develops. It usually starts with insulin resistance, then blood sugars start to increase. It looks like this. When...
by Daphne Olivier | May 22, 2018 | Balance, Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar, Diabetes
While the idea of blood sugar balance and insulin resistance are typically only discussed with diabetes, they are the underlying cause of much hormonal imbalance. While insulin is a hormone, it orchestrates what happens with the other hormones in the body including...
by Daphne Olivier | Aug 14, 2017 | Blood Sugar, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Miscellaneous, Sweet Treats
Starting in April, we start having some hot days here in South Louisiana. This is the time when I start putting nearly everything into a popsicle mold. My son’s friends come over and go straight for the freezer when they’ve been playing outside. This...
by Shanna Hobson | Apr 11, 2017 | Blood Sugar, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Meats
I love all foods that taste Mexican, even if it is Tex-Mex. This Loaded Taco Casserole fits the bill for me and it is easy to put together to feed the family, or after it’s baked it can be cut up and frozen into individual pieces for a quick frozen meal. You can...
by Daphne Olivier | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog Posts Only, Blood Sugar
When you have problems handling blood sugar the area of focus always lands on diet and exercise. With good reason, you have the direct ability to be able to change these areas. Increasing your exercise and limiting carbohydrates are a place to start. Many people...