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Got Time for a Quickie?

Got Time for a Quickie?

There’s no substitute for a delicious, healing home-cooked meal, right? But some days you just don’t have the time to cook. And, if you’re like me, there are plenty of mealtimes when you just want something quick and light. That’s why I always keep my eye peeled for new food products that lend themselves to ultra-fast, super-yummy preparations. Today, I’m going to introduce you to three of my...
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How I Stay Super-Fit at 62

It’s great to be active again! As many of you know, I was completely immobilized after back surgery in 2004 that triggered an agonizing “whole body” flare-up of my arthritis that lasted for several months. I was couch-bound and gained 35 pounds. Even worse, this inactivity led me to the brink of heart disease and diabetes. (Read my story here.) I learned the hard way that there’s plenty of truth in the...
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Fermented Foods Foil Diabetes

Fermented foods are less common in the typical Western diet but play a starring role in the diets of other cultures, especially Asia. Probiotics (friendly bacteria) in fermented foods help convert sugar into lactic acid for greater digestibility. They help stabilize blood sugar, improve gut flora, boost the immune system and are rich in essential vitamins — all of which are helpful in any Diabetes Healing Diet. 1. ...
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Grains For The Diabetes Healing Pantry

Whole grains are important in the Diabetes Healing Diet, but watch out for wheat allergies. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people is sensitive or allergic to wheat (a condition known as celiac disease). All is not lost, though. There are many other whole grains, some of them dating back to ancient times, waiting to be discovered. Oats are especially high in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals. They contain saponin,...
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Yogurt In The Diabetes Healing Pantry

Every week, My Healing Kitchen tests and evaluates food products, cooking appliances and equipment that improve your health and make cooking fun. Only those that receive the MHK Seal of Approval may be available for purchase from our My Healing Kitchen Store. For example, yogurt is a Diabetes Healing Superfood because of the importance of probiotics for proper glucose digestion and metabolism. However, not all yogurts are...
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