Brief Recap of the First CGM Experiment Wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) without diabetes taught me that the fundamentals matter more than any single food or meal. Balanced meals with protein and fiber, eating […]
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Why I Tried CGM During My Real, Busy Life I love nutrition, food science, and experiments…so when I was given the opportunity to trial a continuous glucose monitoring system for a month, I said yes!
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If you’re like me, the first time you heard of it, you may wonder why it’s called Hashimoto’s or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The name comes from Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, the physician who first described this condition
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Consuming a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet can help you manage health conditions and improve your overall well-being. Here are some surprising nutrition tips or healthy food hacks to help you get more out of your eating
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This simple, no-cook salsa is a great way to eat anti-inflammatory veggies, spices, and oil during the summer. I often call this our veggie smoothie based on the amount my kids will eat! Salsa counts
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This simple, no-cook vegetable side dish (or entree) is a realistic way to boost your intake of anti-inflammatory foods and have some meal prep done. A prep-ahead salad that stays fresh for 3 or 4
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This simple and quick three-ingredient vegetable side dish is a realistic way to boost your intake of leafy greens and antioxidants. Eating enough anti-inflammatory leafy greens can be challenging for some. Sautéeing them might help
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Chronic inflammation is linked to various health conditions, from type 2 diabetes to joint pain. [You can learn more about the health effects of inflammation here.] The good news? Your food choices can either fuel
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You may have heard that eating raw leafy greens is better than cooking greens due to the loss of nutrients from heat. But how much better are raw greens than cooked ones? Do you eat
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Stocking your kitchen with helpful tools can make following an anti-inflammatory diet easier. This list includes appliances and tools to help you prepare meals, containers to store food, and fun extras. It helps me prepare
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