Written by Lauren Ranley. Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE Most people struggle to change their dietary pattern, but for those with type 2 diabetes, the switch is well worth the effort. Research consistently shows that a plant-based diet can be very effective at reversing type 2 diabetes. A study conducted by the American Diabetes Association … Read more
Written by Lauren Ranley. As we enter the holiday season, family recipes and traditions can present challenges to following a plant-based diet. The good news is, I have years of experience navigating these traditionally meat-centered meals. With a little bit of planning, we can take the stress out of plant-based eating during the holidays. … Read more
Written by Brittany Kiss. Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE Finding useful information or assistance these days is harder than ever. You have to click this link, go to that page, put in ten thousand facts about yourself, wait for an email, wait for a letter, call this number, wait on hold, then finally…. … Read more
Written by Lauren Ranley. Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE We know it can be frustrating when you make an effort to eat healthier and you still experience blood sugar spikes. Understanding the reason why this happens can help assure you that, despite the occasional high glucose level, you are on the right track … Read more
Written by Alana Del Sordi. Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE There’s a reason why Hippocrates stated, “All disease begins in the gut”. Over the past few decades, the overall health of individuals has dramatically decreased and the presence of disease is now more common than not. Changes in lifestyles, dietary patterns, increased rates … Read more
Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges of our time, with over 25 million people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and another 88 million people living with prediabetes in the United States alone.[1] It’s the leading cause of kidney failure and the 7th leading cause of death in the United States, resulting in over … Read more
Written by Alana Del Sordi. Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE An abundance of research shows the importance of regular exercise for the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases, including pre- and type 2 diabetes. Both aerobic and anaerobic exercise help to lower blood glucose levels, increase glucose uptake within cells, and improve insulin … Read more
Written by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE Exciting new evidence continues to point to the effectiveness of a plant-based dietary approach for blood sugar control and for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. As the science becomes more robust, more organizations are recognizing and supporting this way of eating. In their 2018 guidelines, … Read more
1. Move for at least 10 minutes after your meals Our muscles use glucose for energy, so if you experience a blood sugar spike after a meal, one of the best ways to bring it down is to activate your muscles. After a meal, glucose enters the bloodstream causing blood sugar to rise. But when … Read more
Written by Xavier Toledo, Reviewed by Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDE It is well known that type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease, meaning many factors contribute to its development. Perhaps less known is the gut microbiome’s role in the onset and progression of the condition. Research indicates, however, that improving the composition of the … Read more