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Dec 4

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

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 ...

Dec 3

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

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 ...

Dec 3

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

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 ...

Dec 2

New video link in bio. If you have #diabetes , this is the best #giftidea to give yourself. #diabetesmanagement #diabeteslifestyle #bloodsugar

New video link in bio. If you have #diabetes , this is the best #giftidea to give yourself. #diabetesmanagement #diabeteslifestyle #bloodsugar ...

Nov 29

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

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 ...

Nov 25

Thanks @catalinacrunch for the samples. I’m enjoying using the cereal as a #diabetesfriendly #snack option. #carb
#fiber
#protein
#bloodsugarbalance
#diabetesawarenessmonth
#nationaldiabetesmonth

Thanks @catalinacrunch for the samples. I’m enjoying using the cereal as a #diabetesfriendly #snack option. #carb
#fiber
#protein
#bloodsugarbalance
#diabetesawarenessmonth
#nationaldiabetesmonth ...

Nov 25

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🍁🍽

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🍁🍽 ...

Nov 24

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

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 ...

Nov 22

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

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 ...

Nov 19

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

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 ...

Nov 14

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/

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/ ...

Nov 10

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

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 ...

Nov 8

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 💙

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 💙 ...

Nov 3

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

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 ...

Nov 3

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

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 ...

Oct 27

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

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 ...

Oct 22

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

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 ...

Oct 22

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

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 ...

Oct 22

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

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 ...

Oct 21

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

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 ...

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