Host and Guest: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo interviews Dr. Jody Stanislaw What to eat and why for balanced blood sugar control The essentials of understanding how insulin effects your blood sugar levels The Essentials of Mindset and Lifestyle Background: When...
Month: November 2015
Recipe: Pumpkin “Cheese” Cake
Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day of joy and celebration. It's a day to take a moment and give thanks for all your blessings, large and small. One of my clients has been keeping a Thanksgiving Day Gratitude Journal since 1999. She's 85 now, and still takes time every...
Recipe: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy
This is a great alternative to traditional potatoes. Potatoes are high glycemic and not appropriate for those with blood sugar imbalances. Cauliflower is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants and is a good source of cancer-fighting sulforaphane. I made this last...
Recipe: Classic Comforting Tomato Basil Soup
When the temperature drops our inner voice inevitably tells us we need to nurture our appetite with something warm, tasty and inviting …otherwise known as comfort food. Now that we’re well into November, it’s no secret that the winter months will bring cooler weather....
Recipe: Savory Stuffing
Thanksgiving in the US is almost here again. Traditional stuffing is made from stale white bread and lots of other not-so-good-for-us ingredients. My mom even put breakfast sausage in there loaded with greasy saturated fat. What if you could enjoy stuffing...
Radio Show: Healthy Holiday Q&A: Dining with Others when Your Eating Habits Have Changed
Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo In this show you'll learn: How to eat well while staying jolly Mindfulness tips to combat holiday stress The importance of remaining consistent with holiday choices Background: With holiday parties starting to be in full swing, many...
Recipe: Healthy Holiday Cookies
If you're looking for a sweet, low-glycemic, gluten-free recipe this holiday season, you've met your match. Ingredients: 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup almonds, soaked overnight, rinsed and drained 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut 1 tablespoon Chia Gel 2 teaspoons vanilla...
Radio Show: How Juicing Affects Your Blood Sugar [Encore Presentation]
Host: Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo In this show you'll learn: How juices affect your blood sugar How juicing affects diabetes How certain fruits and vegetables affect your blood sugar Background: The World Health Organization recently shared a shocking statistic: 347...