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Maximized Nutrient Absorption for Prediabetes!
Maximized Nutrient Absorption for Prediabetes!
Janet Brancato Janet Brancato March 24, 2026
"You are what you eat" is a very famous saying...although, you may have heard the more accurate version of it: "You are what you eat and absorb." Absorption is important because it's possible to eat a variety of highly nutrient-dense foods but not get the full…
Gut health and improved wellbeing, benefitting blood sugars!
Gut health and improved wellbeing, benefitting blood sugars!
Janet Brancato 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?
Is Oatmeal a beneficial option with prediabetes?
Janet Brancato 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…
Make Plant Based foods a Priority!
Make Plant Based foods a Priority!
Janet Brancato Janet Brancato March 24, 2026
Let's talk about including more plant based-plant focused foods to benefit the body and long-term health. This doesn't mean you have to become vegan or give up your favorite animal based foods...think of it more as a mind shift. Try to emphasize the…
Improve your Mood with these Healthy & Delicious Foods!
Improve your Mood with these Healthy & Delicious Foods!
Janet Brancato 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…
Skip the Skipping of Meals!
Skip the Skipping of Meals!
Janet Brancato Janet Brancato March 24, 2026
Do you often skip meals hoping to kick start weight loss and control your calorie intake? I'm sorry to say it can be doing more harm then good... It can actually lead to weight gain, insulin resistance and increased risk for type 2 diabetes! So what is the pro…
Hidden Sources of Sugar in "Healthy" Favorites!
Hidden Sources of Sugar in "Healthy" Favorites!
Janet Brancato 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…
Meal Planning Mistakes #2: Ignoring Proportions
Meal Planning Mistakes #2: Ignoring Proportions
Janet Brancato Janet Brancato March 24, 2026
As we continue on our journey through the 6 meal planning mistakes sabotaging your nutrition goals, let's discuss the importance of food proportions. (Click here for previous blog on Lack of Variety affecting nutrition status) Paying attention t…
Overlooking Nutritional Balance
Overlooking Nutritional Balance
Janet Brancato 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…
Dinner to Lunchbox--QUICK  and EASY Meal Ideas
Dinner to Lunchbox--QUICK and EASY Meal Ideas
Janet Brancato Janet Brancato March 24, 2026
Discover how to make the most out of your dinners by transforming them into delicious, nutritious lunches. One effective strategy is to leverage dinner leftovers to create nutritious and delicious lunches. This approach not only saves time but also ensures you…

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