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Living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes can be challenging, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious meals. In fact, finding the right balance of nutrients can help you manage your condition effectively. One vital component often overlooked is protein. Let’s explore why protein is essential for individuals with pre-diabetes or type 2…
Do you need more color in your diet? Plant based diets are filled with colorful vegetables, fruits, vibrant herbs and spices, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A plant-based diet is recommended to improve a variety of health conditions, such as the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The benefits of plant-based diets in diabetes management…
People with diabetes may face more health issues than those without diabetes due to their blood sugar not being well controlled. Such health conditions may include neuropathy, retinopathy, and nephropathy. Persistent high blood sugar may also have a detrimental impact on oral health. Research shows that people with diabetes are about three times more likely…
Many of us recall with comfort a favorite song from the past when it comes on the radio, or the smell of food that reminds us of a happy time with family. Parents often long for easier days which didn’t require diapers or bags of supplies to leave the house for an hour, or days…
Pride Month is a wonderful and inclusive celebration that honors the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity, and love. It brings together individuals, organizations, and communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the progress made towards…
As our culture becomes more accepting of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, we are having more discussions about gender than ever before. However, many of us may still not understand what it means to live in a gender-expansive society and/or parent a gender-diverse youth. When a person identifies as transgender or gender nonconforming, this means that…
Parents give a lot to their children—time, support, energy, money, attention, etc., often neglecting their own needs in the process. While the intent of giving everything to one’s children is a positive one and sounds admirable, it often results in parents feeling depleted and burned out. According to a recent study, 66% of working parents…
We live in challenging times, and it is not easy being a teen in today’s fast paced world. There are huge expectations placed upon teens by parents, school, and by teens on themselves. When peer pressure and bullying (especially cyberbullying) are added to this mix, teens can feel overwhelmed, worn out, stressed, and belittled. According…
Each May there is an invitation for families to take a break from entertainment screens. This break often gives families a time to reconnect, enjoy one another, and experience less stress. This year’s Screen Free Week is May 6-12, 2024. It is easy for screens and social media to take over our lives. When this…
It seems that ever since the Pandemic, a day doesn’t go by without someone mentioning how our mental health has been affected. Many of us feel that our stress levels are elevated. The Mayo Clinic reports that 27% of adults in the U.S. are so stressed most days that they are unable to function. And…