This post has Pelican videos and additional links regarding past vacations at Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington, NC. Some may be asking … what does pelican videos have to do with diabetes? A LOT! :) It’s further evidence or proof. When I say that I am ‘thriving, not just surviving’ … I want to demonstrate that as much …
I am now… a BAREFOOT RUNNER!!! … argh!!! :) I have been running sprints, jogging and performing exercises barefooted for almost two years. However I never considered myself a ‘barefoot runner’ until last night. I ran 3 miles, on pavement (and cement sidewalks) lastnight Today after running a 5k, I feel comfortable using the term …
The picture to the right was taken yesterday fasted and right before my workout. It’s about 11:00 Am and other than Heavy Cream and Coconut Oil I had not eaten since the prior day. I love fasted workouts, I seem to do my best in a ‘fasted state’. By the way, I am wearing a …
From this post we learned …
1) Typical cow’s milk baby formula increased the incidence of autoantibodies which are strongly linked to Type 1 Diabetes.
2) A hypoallergenic lactose free baby food reduced the frequency of Type 1 Diabetes by 60%, compared to the control group fed cow’s milk based formula.
3) Toxins (AGEs) have been found in baby formula, toxins that can increase the risk of diabetes and other diseases.
The truth is dietary saturated fats and dietary cholesterol are required for optimum health. Translation: Our bodies need, indeed require dietary cholesterol for optimum health. Our livers produce cholesterol, it’s that important Real fats, including saturated fats give our body the energy it needs to thrive The medical industry including doctors, nutritionists and diabetes educators …
Preface I eXercised almost daily for two years. The last several months my activity level has dropped… mainly due to Ollie and work. I still go for 15-30 minute walks twice a day, lift heavy things 1-3 times a week and perform intense cardio 1-2 times a week. So I am not ‘slacking off’ too …
On the next to the last day in Wilmington, NC (see previous post, “Thriving in Wilmington“) I made a grocery run. I purchased a beef round roast (it was on sale) and decided to slice it up thin, braise in bacon and add to a salad. Why did I slice and braise as opposed to broiling …
This post will discuss a study/article showing two diabetes drugs are linked to cancer. Did you know that some diabetes drugs are linked to cancer? If you didn’t, you need to find a new diabetes educator … although admittedly it may be difficult to find a good one, there are a few out there, here …
IF you are are a diabetic who only receives your information from Medical Industry professionals (doctors, nutritionists and diabetes educators), you need to read this post… diabetic or not. things your doctor never told you Low Carb diets may reverse Kidney failure in people with diabetes. … know what else your American Diabetes Association …
In this previous post I discussed fermented foods. The process of fermenting is a positive thing for everyone… ESPECIALLY for diabetics. Fermenting is a process by which beneficial bacteria ‘eats’ carbohydrates, thereby reducing the blood sugar affect… meanwhile increasing the nutrients of the food or drink. … it’s a Win / Win!! This makes ‘fermenting’ …
I am THRIVING not just surviving… I sincerely hope you are too. If you are not thriving… you should EAT like this “Meal Plan” and exercise like this, “Primal Exercise” … do it for 7 DAYS and check your results… I guarantee you will feel better and be healthier… or your MONEY BACK! :) …
Primal Thriving with Diabetes on LABOR DAY! WOO HOO! Read More »
Monthly Summary Time … woo HOO! :) Once again my little ole ‘diabetes blog’ increased Unique Visits to an all time high! WooT :)) But…let’s be serious … I am not EVEN CLOSE to the quantity of readers Mark Sisson at Marks Daily Apple … nor Richard Nikoley at Free the Animal have, I am but a …
Today’s post is a Paleo Success story from Mark Mealey… a Type 1 Diabetic. Please read this man’s story … he found Dr. Bernstein and adheres to his diabetes treatment philosophy. Just so you know, Mark is a very knowledgeable guy and freely offers advice to those in need. He definitely cares…and shares. :) …
This meal was totally cooked on the Grill. A grilled, bacon, egg and beef MEATWICH! :) ** Remember: You can click on any picture to enlarge it. I tried, very successfully, grilling bacon not long ago (click here if you missed that post) and thought immediately about grilling the other half of a very basic …
Preface I have nothing against Vegetarians, Vegans etc … I actually attempted Veganism before my diabetes diagnosis. I tried many times… but never went an entire day without eating meat. I do believe they are misguided from a nutritional standpoint but I truly wish them all well. I love to experiment with different meal plans… …
Wait… earlier this week it was…. RED MEAT!!! Then later in the week it was…. <drum roll> … FATS!!! Read a post I did about those ‘studies’ Part 1 and Part 2. Well today I read … they discovered… PESITCIDES! are linked to Diabetes! You can read the article, click here. By the way, …
In the post from yesterday, “Fats … AND Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes?? ” I started out by discussing how I evaluate nutritional and fitness information. 1) Evaluate the information based on my own experience. 2) Search through my Blog Roll to see what fellow paleo adherents say on the subject. 3) Look at …
Fats … AND Red Meat Linked to Type 2 Diabetes?? Two studies have been released recently..implicating fats and meats with Type 2 Diabetes. Before we discuss them specifically I want to explain how I look at new nutritional information. I want you to learn how to evaluate studies and their nutritional advice. I was …
This is the last post of three dealing with an online discussion I’ve had with Dr. Dean Jenkins, unless new, original points are made. If you missed the first two posts, here are the links : First, Dissecting an MDs ADA Minion Argument Second, Dissecting an MD’s Argument Part II Note: Below is the doctor’s …
This ‘debate’ is not about who ‘won’ the discussion… Every day millions of diabetics “lose’ the battle to diabetes thanks to high blood sugar levels. Every day millions damage cells which over time, if they live long enough will lead to organ failure and amputations. Life with diabetes does NOT have to end that way…. …