Very true but I am a Hospice Nurse (it is a calling); so many hands to hold and so many good byes to say. It is very hard to take a day off when so many are relying on you. My company makes sure we have plenty of time off to relieve our stress but some days are really hard. I see the results of what happens when people don’t take care of themselves.

Thanks to all for your support. Yesterday truly sucked but I am blessed with love, family and friends and oh yes, dancing is my passion. I ended up taking a hot shower and remembered I had some vegan chili in the freezer so I had that with jalapeno peppers. Hot stuff! Got on the scale this am and finally made it to the 20 pound mark. So truckin…[Read more]

I wish you well. My partner is a Homeopath but unfortunately she has not found a remedy to alleviate the suffering we go through as diabetics. I have found the longer I resist ”white food” the easier it becomes to not be tempted. I tell myself ”there will be other eating opportunities I can leave this”. It works for now.

Yes, you can but under close MD supervision. If you have type 2 diabetes. I was able to get off the insulin and am now taking an oral hypoglycemic. I am hoping some day to be off that as well. Still poking my fingers several times a day to keep track of my blood sugars and how what I eat is affecting my blood sugar. Trying to get it down to a…[Read more]

Thank you for your reply. I think it is interesting how different foods affect my body. When I went for labs last week my fasting blood sugar was 110 an hour later at the blood draw it was 170 with no food and drink just water. I even bought a new glucometer a couple of months ago to insure the results I was getting were correct. My body is…[Read more]

Warning or a tip depending on your point of view. Kale is very effective in treating constipation…just an fyi. It is mild and tasty I add it to many of my recipies.

I forgot to specify cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces before you sautee it.

White bean chili is another favorite of mine. Skinless boneless chicken breast sauteed in Olive Oil, take it out and set aside. Sautee diced onions and garlic add chicken broth and cannellini or navy beans, diced anaheim chilis (they are not hot but have good flavor).. Season with a teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 tsp of oregano, red pepper flakes if you…[Read more]

What kind of smoothie. I have been making tofu and strawberry smoothy for breakfast but am looking to mix it up. Any suggestions? I have a magic bullet and use of a fridge and freezer at work.

I make a large batch of chili with kidney, pinto, and black beans. Add some diced roma tomatoes and protein; I use textured vegetable crumbles but you could use hamburger or ground turkey. First dice onion, green and red peppers, garlic and saute in olive oil.( If your using meat saute first drain and set aside, than add after sauting the…[Read more]