95 Unpacking Ultra-Processed foods: what every diabetic should know
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In this episode, we cover: The hidden health toll of ultra-processed foods The importance of cooking with real foods Healthier Food Choices Food Addiction Awareness Ultra-Processed Foods and Diabetes Risk Misleading Food Label Terminology Portion Control and Food Cravings Healthy Eating Strategies for Diabetes Free Offer from Go CoCo GoCoCo would like to offer one year of Premium GoCoCo for free to all the Happy Diabetic listeners. Here is the information for the free codes. Apple iOS only uses a link, no code to input 1 YEAR FREE for Happy Diabetic podcast Android Android...
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94. The Mediterranean Diet Decoded
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Key Points: • Origins: Inspired by the traditional diets of countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain. • Core principles: • Emphasis on fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. • Healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. • Lean proteins—particularly fish and poultry. • Herbs and spices for flavor instead of salt. • Moderation with red wine and dairy (optional, and always in consultation with a healthcare provider). Fun fact: The Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked as one of the healthiest diets globally due to its heart-protective...
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93. Eating for Two: Managing Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational diabetes Overview- Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. While any pregnancy complication is concerning, there's good news. During pregnancy you can help control gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication. Controlling blood sugar can keep you and your baby healthy and prevent a...
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92. Janice Dada-Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: The No Shame, No Blame, Non-Diet Approach to Managing Your Blood Sugar
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Janice Dada-Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: The No Shame, No Blame, Non-Diet Approach to Managing Your Blood Sugar Bio: Janice Dada is a weight-inclusive registered dietitian with a private practice in Newport Beach, CA. She is a certified intuitive eating counselor, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), and certified eating disorders specialist (CEDS). She is passionate about simplifying and destigmatizing the nutrition- and weight-based discourse around diabetes. Her first book, Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: The No Shame, No Blame, Non-Diet Approach to...
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91. Chef on the Interview "Hot Seat" with Caleb
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My son-in-law, Caleb, has turned the tables on me in this podcast by asking ME the questions. In this episode I share details of my journey to become a chef and “The Happy Diabetic” …And there are a few sweet surprises for me at the end, as well! Give it a listen! - Chef Robert
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90. Savor the Flavor, Ditch the Fat. Tips for Cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey
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Why should I cook with less fat? Cooking with less fat is beneficial for several reasons: Healthier Dishes: Reducing fat, especially saturated and unhealthy fats, helps create meals that are better for your heart and overall well-being. Weight Management: Fat contains more calories per gram than carbohydrates or protein. Using less fat can help manage calorie intake and support weight management goals. Enhanced Flavor: Contrary to what some may think, reducing fat doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. You can use herbs, spices, and other flavor-enhancing techniques to create...
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89. Make Healthier Food Choices at the Market: An Interview with… GoCoCo
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Bertrand Amaraggi: Co-founder & CEO Julie Ruelle, RD: GoCoCo Registered Dietitian GoCoCo, Download the app: GoCoCo, Our Philosophy: GoCoCo, For people living with or at risk for diabetes:
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88. Breaking Bread… The Art, Health, and Fun of Baking Bread at Home
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Healthy Benefits of Home Baked Bread In addition to being more flavorful and aesthetic, homemade bread can be a much healthier alternative to store-bought bread. The bread you bake at home can be lower in sodium and sugar. In addition to the whole grain goodness of your bread, you can also add a variety of seeds. Try sesame, pumpkin, linseed and sunflower seeds in and on top of your loaves for additional dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. We also need to talk about what will not be found in your home baked goods. Homemade bread will not contain...
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Episode 87: Eating Plants...Deliciously!!
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Linda Tyler Cooking Instructor and Cookbook Author Bio Linda Tyler is a plant-based cooking instructor, recipe developer, and writer. She teaches cooking classes for Portland Community College in Oregon and offers one-on-one plant-based lifestyle coaching. She has published recipes in vegan magazines and websites, articles on animal welfare issues, and is a frequent guest on Chef AJ Live on YouTube. She is the author of The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook. She is on the video review team for Nutritionfacts.org. For more information, see . ...
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86. Living Your Best Happy Healthy Diabetic Life Chef: Robert shares his favorite tips, hacks and wisdom!!
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In todays podcast episodeI’ll share my favorite time saving hacks It’s my favorite Kitchen Hacks to make your time in the kitchen count! So, here comes the The happy diabetic cooking academy definition ---in the context of cooking, a "hack" refers to a clever or unconventional technique or shortcut that makes a cooking process easier, more efficient, and more effective and saves time. It's a way to achieve a desired outcome with less effort or resources. Hacks are often simple, practical, and easily implementable strategies...
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The Simple Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Ingredients:
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper (or freshly ground black pepper, to taste)
Instructions:
Place all the ingredients in a container and shake well.
Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate 5-7 days. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!
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The Happy Diabetic Classic Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey (You can also use agave or Splenda)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper, finely ground
1 large garlic clove, minced or jared garlic OK
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate 5-7 days. Shake well before serving. Enjoy!
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The California Classic Green Goddess
Equipment:
Food Processor (I swear by my Cuisinart one for an even consistency)
Ingredients:
1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
1 cup parsley
1 cup mixed soft leafy herbs, dill, mint, tarragon and/or cilantro
2 tablespoon chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed or concentrate
½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons capers or anchovies
1 garlic clove
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
In a food processor, combine the yogurt, parsley, mixed herbs, chives, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Season to taste.
Serve as a dip or toss with salad greens. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
Yield:
Makes just over 1 cup
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Healthy and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
This creamy blue cheese dressing takes just minutes to make and is completely guilt free! It is creamy and a little chunky... Just wonderful served over classic garden salad, an iceberg wedge, or as a snack with carrot and celery sticks.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 3 tablespoons non-fat milk or 2%
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon shallot or minced onion
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt and pepper in medium bowl until completely smooth.
Add in shallot and blue cheese and whisk until desired consistency. For a less chunky dressing, you can mash the blue cheese into the dressing with the whisk or a fork if desired.
Yield:
Makes just over 1 cup
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