Defy Diabetes … Foods to Choose and Foods to Lose
Everyone knows to eat your green leafy vegetables, avoid fried foods, and basically follow a Mediterranean food plan. But there are some surprising details about certain foods and drinks that can help improve insulin sensitivity, so you can give your body the best chance it has to defy diabetes....
Spicy Baked Sweet Potatoes
Here is an easy to make nutritious and delicious side option. You’ll Need 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive and coconut oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Wash and scrub potatoes leaving the skins...
Tuscany Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender and juicy chicken stuffed with mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach that gets baked in a creamy garlic sauce. If you have any recipes that you would like to share please email them to nutrition@willclower.com Submitted by Linda at Eckert Seamans Thank you Linda! You’ll Need 2...
Defy Diabetes … with Mindfulness
Can mindfulness help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D)? A number of research articles, like this one, show that those with higher “Mindfulness Scores” have lower risks of having T2D. But read beyond the title and into the thick of the paper. These authors correctly point out...
Defy Diabetes … by Knowing The Signs
Let’s just put this into perspective: Diabetes is reported as the underlying cause of death on 79,535 death certificates, and 252,806 list it as a contributing cause. That makes it the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Do you have this disease? If you did how...
Honey Pecan Pork Chops
Submitted by Jesse from Westinghouse. Thank you, Jesse! Got a recipe you’d like to share? Please email it to nutrition@willclower.com. We’d like to share your favorites with our community. Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork loin, pounded thin 1/2 cup all- purpose flour for coating salt and pepper to...
Defy Diabetes … with Movement
Research shows that physical activity has so many benefits for diabetics. It can boost their overall energy levels, improve heart health, and aid in blood sugar control! Exercise benefits blood sugar management because muscles require more energy when they are active. This means they pull more glucose from the...
Love Matters When You Give of Yourself
What’s Love Got To Do With It? During the month of February, we are going over all the reasons love actually DOES have something to do with your emotional, physical, and social health. Scientists have coined the term “the helpers high” to describe the endorphins released into the brain...
Greek Lemon Soup
When down with a cold, this is a great soup to make for them. But it’s also delicious as a side of starter to a meal too! You Need : 8 cups chicken broth ¼ cup to ½ cup rice 3 eggs Juice from one lemon Directions Bring broth...
Love Matters For … Your Own Health
What’s Love Got To Do With It? During the month of February, we are going over all the reasons love actually DOES have something to do with your emotional, physical, and social health. The airplane attendant always tells you: in the event of a loss of cabin pressure, put...
Smoked Salmon Pasta
Salmon is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids which aid in cholesterol control and overall heart health. You’ll Need 8 ounce smoked salmon 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups green beans or chopped broccoli 1/2 pound pasta, cooked Capers, optional Salt and pepper...
Love matters for … your activity levels
What’s Love Got To Do With It? During the month of February, we are going over all the reasons love actually DOES have something to do with your emotional, physical, and social health. THE LOVE OF MOVEMENT How did our culture decide that being active requires a shirt that...