Post ops who Live at Goal do not ‘have a treat at Grandma’s house’ or convince themselves that chips or pigs in a blanket are okay in moderation or on a special occasion. Instead, they make beautiful food that allows them to maintain their new weight. There are fresh wonderful choices that tickle the taste … Read more
If you have just had bariatric surgery and don’t know what you are going to do about Thanksgiving or if you will be having your surgery just before Christmas and are already fearful of how you will handle the day. RELAX… you’re covered! We know that many of our support group members schedule surgery at end of the year to … Read more
We created this free Healthy Food Guide to help people with diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol make healthier choices. It’s also useful if you want to lose weight. Distribution is an essential part of what makes the Healthy Food Guide work. We send free printed copies to anyone who asks for them, anywhere in … Read more
Register for the free Zoom event on November 20th at 5:30 Pacific, 8:30 Eastern Click here to register for this free Zoom event!!! Join myself, Steph Wagner MS RD and my good friend Jana Wolff RD, the creator of BariBox! The holidays bring up emotions, sentiments and memories for families and that … Read more
Share With the holidays on the way, people with diabetes often have to endure food policing and food shame from friends and family. Food policing isn’t ok. And it causes a lot of stress and uncertainty at the table. If you struggle with negative emotions around food, eating, and diabetes, reach out to the Diabulimia … Read more
When starting any new diabetes medication, it is important to know the pros and cons of the therapy. This includes any side effects and reactions you may experience and what you can and can’t eat while taking the medication. This article will explore the foods that you should avoid when starting Trulicity, and everything you … Read more
A low-key slice of independent cinema that you imagine wouldn’t be given as big of a spotlight had it not been for lead Jennifer Lawrence, Causeway nonetheless deserves its attention as it’s a determined and moving picture about one’s healing, both emotionally and physically. Adhering to the stripped-away mentality that drove her to her first … Read more
Key data from the October 2022 Household Affordability Index show that the latest food basket price is marginally cheaper, but consumers still go hungry as food prices put nutritious food, especially for children, out of their reach. A Debt Rescue survey conducted in August showed that an astonishing 81% of South Africans are cutting down … Read more
The rich eat, but then suffer mercilessly in Ruben Östlund’s Triangle of Sadness, a wicked, at-times horrifically and humorously gross, satire that takes aim at the wealthy in a manner that is deliciously void of any subtlety. Divided into three chapters – all linked by a young, glamorous couple – the film promises one observation … Read more
Can you buy baby formula with food stamps? The answer to this question is a bit complicated because the rules governing what can and cannot be purchased with food stamps vary from state to state. Hopefully my tips can help you figure it out in your home state. In some cases, baby formula is considered … Read more