Metformin – The Good, The Bad, & the Useful
Many people with diabetes, gestational diabetes, insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and/or metabolic syndrome (MetS) are taking metformin, a drug that has been around for about 60 years. It is one of the oldest and safest medications used in the management of diabetes. Most people who take this medicine believe that it lowers glucose […]
Keto Shepherd’s Pie
1-1.5 lbs of ground beef 1/2 chopped onion 5-6 chopped, small sweet peppers 3 tsp minced garlic Allspice Salt & pepper to taste 1.5 cups leftover cauli-mash 1 can string beans 1/2 – 2/3 cup grated cheeses of choice Preheat oven to 350. Brown ground beef in skillet. Sprinkle lightly with allspice once all meat […]
Avocado Fries
Avocados Butter Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat. Halve avocados and remove pit. Slice each half into 4 slices. Place in skillet. Allow to brown and then turn each piece. Allow to brown. Turn heat off and remove from skillet. Serve.
Keto Cauli-Taters
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets 1/2 stick of butter, softened 3-4 ounces of cream cheese 1 cup grated white cheddar 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup (or less) heavy cream ( optional) Salt & pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease or butter casserole dish. Place chopped cauliflower into microwaveable […]
Reversing Dementia IS Possible
This is the story of a friend who wishes to remain anonymous. His words. His experiences. And they are amazing! “I joined this group (a FB group) to help my mother who is 69 years old, has had type 2 diabetes for about twenty years now and has developed many complications although none of them […]
One Person at a Time – We CAN Change the World
It is truly a shame that mainstream medical providers, highly trained and well-educated professionals, continue to encourage hundreds of grams of carbohydrate intake on a daily basis when simple logic shows that the approach is not helping to reduce elevated glucose, decrease weight, lower blood pressure, or improve health in any form at all. For […]
Just What is Ketosis?
I often get the question, “what is keto?” Sometimes, I hear, “keto’s dangerous.” Various myths surround the word “keto” and ketogenic eating. So, I thought I’d address some of these common myths and tell you the real truth about keto. Ketogenic diets were first used therapeutically in the early twentieth century; prior to the development […]
Keto Pepper Poppers
Just in time for the big game, we have a delicious low carb finger food to add to the table! 12 jalapeños, seeded and halved 8 ounces of softened cream cheese 3 tbsp. sour cream 1/2 cup grated cheese (any type or combo) 2 tsp minced garlic (More can be used) 1/2 tsp onion powder […]
Do the Math – Calculate Your Macro Goals
I use the simplest keto calculator available, using IDEAL body weight NOT current body weight – as many calculators do. First, determine your ideal weight. There are many ranges and charts available, but I use the simplest version from nursing school many years ago. We use ideal weight because we want to lose weight or […]
Discipline & Consequences
I realize many of our followers aren’t religious or Christians, but I am, & as such, one of my goals is to share what’s on my heart from time to time. If you aren’t of faith, feel free to scroll on by. But for those of you who are, God laid this message on my […]
