Controlling blood sugar levels

When we eat something sweet and sugary and highly processed, like a sugar coated doughnut, we feel good, right, well actually we feel GREAT! That’s a sign that our blood sugar is rising and rising quickly. What we are really doing is referred to as spiking our blood sugar – referred to in the medical [...]

Low glycemic tabouli with garbonzo beans recipe

Ready for another yummy low-glycemic recipe?  Well summer is finally here and who wants to be slaving over a hot stove? This delicious low-glycemic tabouli with garbonzo beans recipe is a meal in itself and requires no real “cooking.” And the star of this recipe is bulgur wheat, a whole grain that’s super nutritious with [...]

Cooking For Life: Low-Glycemic Split Peas Soup

This quick and easy low-glycemic split peas soup is a winner and a great way to keep warm on a cold winter’s night or anytime you want a hearty soup. 2 cups split peas 6 cups water 1 tbs olive oil 4 cloves garlic – chopped 1 large onion – chopped 2 cups chopped carrots [...]

Body Wellness: RESET our Bodies

Being in Trinidad over the Christmas season where food, drink and family get-togethers are so frequent, it’s not surprising that a few extra pounds have crept on. It happens every year. Sound familiar? But I cut myself some slack at this time of the year. As you know, I live by the 80/20 rule where [...]

Low-Glycemic Brussel Sprouts Recipe

This is a twist of a recipe that I found. What I love is the many layers of flavors that make this dish a hit at any table. And it’s low-glycemic as well. Enjoy! 1 pound of Brussels sprouts 1 ½ tbs balsamic 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs agave 3 tbs freshly grated Parmesan [...]

Recipe: Low-glycemic Quinoa Cookup

Here’s a variation of one of my favorite recipes called Quinoa Cookup.  This quick nutritious meal is sure to please even the pickiest eater in your family and it’s great for hiding lots of veggies!  And best of all – it’s low-glycemic. 1 cup organic quinoa 1 ½ cups water 2 tbs organic coconut oil [...]