I was having my parents over for lunch on Friday and i decided to make soup. This is really easy and is full of veggies and some fruit. There is a nice balance of between flavors that will make you want more. Most soups have so much salt and other preservatives that you do not want. Try out this soup and let me know your thoughts.
(note: Milk addition was a free pour. I would guess i put in a 1/4 cup of milk.)
What a conundrum…diabetic friendly pancakes. Could it be?
Well, i think anything within moderation is important, even pancakes. These are also gluten free with extra fiber and protein. In my case, my rash has come back since the birth of our daughter, so I have to cut out the gluten. Check out my previous post about my thoughts on gluten free products/ diet.
You can substitute the gf flour with whole wheat or unbleached flour. You would need 1.5 cups instead of 1 cup as the recipe calls for. Typically gf flours get thick quicker and denser with less flour.
Nothing pairs better than cinnamon, lemon and blueberries. These are a real delight and I hope you enjoy!
Smoothies are a great way to boost your energy levels. They are also a yummy treat for my 2.5 year old. She has no idea it has kale and all the other goodies. It really is like a milkshake.
You can tailor the smoothie to whatever you crave. Berries are always recommended for diabetics over any other fruit because of the low sugar content. If you add a banana, I would recommend using only half or even a 1/4 piece. 🙂
If you are looking for a balanced and quick breakfast, this is the best choice. I have found it helped me stay satisfied and happy. When you have a 2 month old and a toddler to look after first thing, it may be hard to find the time for a nutritious breakfast. This is a good start. 🙂
Once upon a time, C-sections were recommended as the safest way to deliver for diabetics. Now a days, they encourage vaginal births as the first option for diabetics. Yay!
I am proud to announce that I had two c-sections. My first pregnancy was not an elective surgery due to our daughter being breeched. At the time, we were offered to have the external cephalic version (ie. a dr manually turning baby around- ouch), but declined. This procedure did not guarantee our baby would turn and would extremely painful.
Our second pregnancy was an elective c-section. Initially, choosing a second c-section was a difficult choice, because I felt this underlying pressure to try for a vaginal birth after c-section (VBAC) not only from medical professionals but from me. I put pressure on myself to have a VBAC because the recovery would be easier with a toddler. Well, I assumed it would be. The one thing i can impart is, nothing is easy in life. Nothing! The pressure I imposed on myself was really surrounding the stigma of birth choices. I mean, it really isn’t anyone’s business on why they chose surgery. I have never heard someone question why someone chose a vaginal birth. Some women cannot have vaginal births and some just don’t want to. That is their right, in the end its your body, your choice.