Winter Squash
In the past few weeks since developing new recipes using winter squash, I’ve heard tons of myths from a lot of people about this really healthy vegetable, but the saddest statement was, “I’ve never tried squash.” Few realize that each…
Tag blood sugar control
The Healthiest Pickle On Planet Earth
The acetic acid in pickles is hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar), but with these added spices, they are very, very hypoglycemic, and eating one with a meal will ensure your blood sugar does not spike afterwards. Additionally, the spices are anti-inflammatory…
Chocolate — Would you believe it’s health food?
The first documented reference to chocolate goes back more than ten thousand years before the birth of Jesus. In Central America, it seems most of the cultures there made a bitter drink from chocolate. In fact, the Aztecs called the…
Mangosteen Pericarp
Not long ago the mangosteen was a fad food. I don't eat fad foods. The hullabaloo has died down and we went looking to find out what it was all about. It is truly a powerhouse of nutrition and perfect for this age of metabolic syndrome.
French Toast
For those with metabolic issues, this is a great little breakfast that will keep your blood sugar from spiking out of sight.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinal herbs around. It was used by the ancient Egyptians as early as the 16th century BCE, and then later in ancient Greece, though mainly as a spice; a spice that just happens to help digestive disorders.