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Celebrating #WorldPearDay at our house. If we had to choose one, it would be #comicepears. My husband was afraid our grocer would run out so he bought 10 #comicepears🍐 yesterday! ❤️ @usapears #healthyeatinghabits #fiber #pears
All set for the #holidayseason with plant protein from peanuts for baking and snacking. TY @peanutrd and @nationalpeanutboard for the #samples. Love making #peanutbuttercookies and adding #peanutbutter in the sweet potato peanut stew recipe! #baking #snacking #plantprotein #peanuts #diabetesfriendly #PeanutFanatic
Considering #intermitentfasting ? Read before you leap. Offering what you need to know in this latest @usnews article. https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/intermittent-fasting-with-diabetes #diet #fasting #fastingforweightloss #diabetes #diabetesmanagement
New video link in bio. If you have #diabetes , this is the best #giftidea to give yourself. #diabetesmanagement #diabeteslifestyle #bloodsugar
Have #sweetpotatoes in the house? Check out this comforting #recipe for a Sweet Potato Peanut Stew. Recipe on loan from @nutrigirl66 and can be found in my link. #peanutbutter #peanutfanatic #cannedfoodfan @tomatowellness
Thanks @catalinacrunch for the samples. I’m enjoying using the cereal as a #diabetesfriendly #snack option. #carb
#fiber
#protein
#bloodsugarbalance
#diabetesawarenessmonth
#nationaldiabetesmonth
Our hearts are full thinking about our visit with our kids and granddaughters last week. #purejoy ❤️ Very very very thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends🍁🍽
Are you looking for a way to wow your guests on #thanksgiving ? I found a fabulous Sweet Potato Peanut Stew #recipe which is on loan from fellow #dietitian , @nutrigirl66 new book Heart Healthy Meal Prep. I bet you have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now so you can stir up a batch. Link to video about the recipe in my bio under #youtube. 🍠🥫🥜🧅🥘 #hearthealthy #hearthealthyfood #thanksgivingdinner #diabetes #diabetesfriendly #sweetpotato #sweetpotatoes #peanutbutter #peanutfanatic #tomatoes #cannedfoodfan #mealprep #mealprepideas #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #rdapproved
This is the topic people with #diabetes are asking about. It’s the top google search so I put together a list of the #diabetespatches for @usnews You can read the full blog here https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/diabetes-patches. #diabetesawareness #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #diabeteslife #insulinpumps #continuousglucosemonitor @omnipod @medtronicdiabetes @freestylediabetes @ceqursimplicity @dexcom @sugarmedical @zealandpharma @tandemdiabetes
Are you a chai tea latte fan? I love this comfort beverage but didn’t like the added #sugar #carbs and #calories from the coffee shop versions so I developed my own! Link to #youtubevideo in my bio. #diabetesfriendly #diabetes #nationaldiabetesmonth #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #carbohydrate #carbohydrates #lowcarb #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #tea #chaitealatte #chaitea #recipe #easyrecipe
Today is #worlddiabetesday so it’s a Perfect day to post my video chat about #plantbased eating and #managingdiabetes with @sharonpalmerrd. Find out about the benefits of this eating plan . #diabetes #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #diabetescommunity https://sharonpalmer.com/live-chat-plant-based-eating-for-diabetes-with-toby-smithson/
Do you partake? #sweets #treats #dessert curious if people with #diabetes can have these? This topic is definitely a topic of interest. Link to #youtubevideo in my bio. #carbs #carbohydrates #bloodsugar #bloodsugarbalance #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #sugar #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesmonth #diabetescommunity #diabetesawareness
As I celebrate my Diaversary (anniversary of the diagnosis of #type1diabetes, Im reminded of the words from an old song…I’m coming out and I want the world to know. During the first week of #nationaldiabetesmonth, all of this happened…
🙌 Thank you @ktla5news for letting me share Information about #prediabetes Prevention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DooC2TAXLQ8
🙌 Thank you @thepathpod for sharing my #diabetes story. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/path-positive-approaches-to-health/id1451459503?i=1000540074491
🙌 Thank you @todaysdietitian for giving me a platform of 4 k registrants to hear my generational approach to counseling people w diabetes.
🙌 Plus a handful of media interviews for various media outlets.
🥁 And, I’m not stopping, there’s More sharing of diabetes information coming up this week! 🥳 #diabetes #diabeteslife #diabetescommunity #thrivingnotjustsurviving #tvsegment #rdapproved #mediadietitian #certifieddiabetescareandeducationspecialists #prediabetes #youcandothis #diabetesawarenessmonth 💙
Yes, I have been managing my #type1diabetes for over 5 decades. Yes, I am #registereddietitiannutritionist and a #certifieddiabetescareandeducationspecialist. Yes, I follow the #science. I figured it’s worth sharing what I buy at the #grocery to manage my #bloodsugar. Link to video in bio under #youtube. #nationaldiabetesmonth #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #diabetes #fruitsandveggies #wholegrains #cheese #eggs #soy #tempeh #plantbased #plantbasedprotein @wonderfulpistachios @superseedzofficial @ripplefoods @ndc_ie #tealover #mealplanningmadeeasy #mealplanning
Live it up Addie! When it’s your birthday you can put the whole scoop of doggie ice cream in your mouth, if you want to. Scroll through pics to see Addie’s celebration with her dog sister ( both are rescues from @springerrescueamerica ). Happy 9th bday Addie! We love you! ❤️#englishspringerspaniel #englishspringerspanielsofinstagram #englishspringerspaniel #adoptdontshop #purejoy @dimmosher @smithsonanthony
Raise your hand 🙋♀️ if you include fruit as part of your #eatingplan. Yes, #fruit has #carbs but these are #carbohydrates you should be eating. Link to video in bio under #youtube. #fruits #fiber #carb #kiwi #diabetes #diabetesmanagement #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type1 #type2 #diabeteslife #diabetescommunity @zesprikiwifruit #cannedfoodfan #bloodsugar #bloodsugarbalance
Celebrating #nationalnutday in style with so many choices of #pistachos. I love that 49 pistachios is a serving of this yummy #plantbasedprotein protein. Including @wonderfulpistachios with lunch today 🙌 what’s your favorite flavor?? @thewonderfulcompany #gifted #diabetesfriendly #diabetesfriendlysnacks #diabetes #fiber #plantbased #snackinghealthy
Started my celebration for #NationalNutDay this morning! I add #almonds to my #oatmeal every morning for the boost of #fiber (4 grams), vitamin E, riboflavin, and #plantprotein. Extra benefit… studies have found increased photoprotection against UVB light (#sunprotection ). #funinthesun #diabetesfriendly #diabetesfriendlysnacks #diabetes #nut @californiaalmonds #almondboardofcalifornia #lovenuts #gifted
What’s your favorite way to consume #peanuts? So many delicious opportunities all day long. The peanut is considered America’s favorite #nut and has the highest #protein content per serving with 7 grams. #nationalnutday #peanutfanatic @peanutrd #peanutbutterlover #peanutbutter #proteinpower #plantbased #diabetesfriendly #diabetesfriendlysnacks #diabetes #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #diabetescommunity #nuttyfornuts
I’m not usually a fan of #pitabread but changing my mind with these @stacys pita chips! Omg, love the buttery flavor of these crisp #chips. TY for the gift. From now on, I’ll be putting them in my grocery cart! #snacks #sample #diabetesfriendly #pita #crunchychips