70+ authentic recipes for your Juneteenth Cookout
Along with my favorite black bloggers, I’m participating in the 2020 Juneteenth Cookout Takeover. Juneteenth (a merge of the words/date June Nineteenth) marks the June 19, 1865, the emancipation of the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. And for over 150 years since, Black American families, home-cooks, chefs, and culinarians have commemorated the summer holiday […]
Jamaican jerk chicken wings
An easy recipe for authentic Jamaican Jerk Wings
Greek-style pan-roasted chicken
A greek-syle chicken dish with 5 ingredients.
Low Carb Lemon Drop Martinis
Does anyone else need a drink? Because I sure do! I’m bringing you a sugar-free lemon drop martini. You can skip to the recipe below, or listen to my little story. I started working at home nearly a month ago, and while it was fun at first, things are a little scary. I decided to […]
Keto Waffles: Fast and Easy Chaffles
A sweet waffle with only 4 net grams of carbohydrates.
Pay attention to your gut
I learned that gut health has a very direct tie to blood sugar management. Here’s why it’s important.
Homemade almond butter
A recipe for creating your own almond butter spread at home with a food processor and a few simple ingredients in a few minutes.
Diabetes is not a joke
A person’s illness never has been and never will be appropriate for a joke.
Keto Fudge
Y’all have been asking for Keto desserts, and I finally delivered with Keto Fudge – the most chocolatey, rich keto dessert. Best of all, it’s 1 net gram of carbs for a whole square (0 for a half square – squeal!)! Some tools you need for Keto Fudge You will need a a couple tools […]
Low carb Indian butter chicken
Making butter chicken at home is simple. Follow this recipe for a step by step guide on making it an enjoyable low carb meal.
Crispy garlic parmesan air fryer wings
These air fried wings are made without excess fat and calories. They’re still absolutely delicious.
Making it four years with diabetes.
Reflecting on my four year anniversary with diabetes.
Strawberry pecan summer salad
A strawberry pecan salad is the perfect way to welcome the summertime. With strawberries, goat cheese, crunchy pecans and fresh lettuce, you can’t go wrong.
The 30+ factors affecting your blood sugar
Aside from food and exercise, what else has an effect on your blood sugar?
Low carb rice krispies treats
There are certain snacks I miss when it comes to eating low carb, and carb counting. Rice crispies treats are one of them! I’m personally very insulin resistant. My body has trouble utilizing the insulin I do produce, and simple carbs like flour and sugar have an immediate effect on my blood sugar. I ALWAYS […]
Diabetes-Friendly Garlic Hummus
It’s easier than you think to make hummus at home. Check out this tutorial.
How to cook broccoli (and make it better).
Broccoli is one of those veggies that gets a bad rap, but it’s actually one of the most basic, affordable and versatile ingredients there is. I buy broccoli from the store almost every week and there’s always something I can do with it. Whether I boil it in saltwater and serve with butter and pepper, […]
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bites
I’m collaborating with Truvia® to bring you some better-for-you recipes! I was compensated for my review, but all opinions are my own. I hope you guys are holding up. I know for me it’s been a day-by-day process, and it hasn’t been the easiest thing to manage all of the massive changes I made in […]
