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Gut health and improved wellbeing, benefitting blood sugars!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Gut healthy foods will improve your microbiome (friendly bacteria) necessary for overall health and optimal immunity. Learn how the gut (stomach), and brain are interconnected and can affect one another. Making changes to your eating can enhance your…
Is Oatmeal a beneficial option with prediabetes?
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Is oatmeal off limits as a meal when you have prediabetes? Let's talk about the components of oatmeal and ways to incorporate it without the impact on spiking glucose. Oatmeal is a whole grain rich in fiber, especially soluble fiber known for lipid lowering an…
What do You do when Hunger Strikes?
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
When hunger strikes, what is your go to snack? Being prepared is half the battle...try to have a snack with you at all times either at your work desk, backpack, workout bag, or purse. This can help curb your appetite until the next meal. Snacking is ok and ver…
Improve your Mood with these Healthy & Delicious Foods!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Let's talk about foods that lift your mood and can ease anxiety/depression...the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle has been studied to boost brain and heart health. Many of the foods popular in this region of the world are plant based high in antioxidants and o…
Hidden Sources of Sugar in "Healthy" Favorites!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Are you a food label detective like me? In the grocery store, I try to scan the labels for fiber, protein, and the added sugar content. Then I usually check the sodium and nutrient values. Checking the labels is a great way to determine the health factor of th…
Heart Healthy Beans for Everyday!
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Are you a bean lover, or as they are sometimes called… legumes, and pulses? Some of my favorites include chick peas, cannellini, red kidney, adzuki, black eyed, peas, lentils, lupins and the list goes on… These plant seeds grow inside a pod and provide fiber,…
Overlooking Nutritional Balance
Janet Brancato
March 24, 2026
Achieving nutritional balance with your meals is critical for supporting optimal health and blood sugar levels. There are two main categories of nutrients that your body needs daily- macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include protein, carbohydra…