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The Diabetes Crisis: Prevention and Management Strategies

Are You Among the Rising Number of Americans Grappling with Diabetes?

Perhaps you’re not there yet, but your physician has hinted at pre-diabetes or diabetes in your future.

Or maybe you’re contending with extra weight around your midriff, accompanied by post-meal lethargy. You might find yourself hungry shortly after meals, battling a mid-afternoon energy slump, or having intense cravings for sugar.

If any of these resonate with you, you are not alone! Many others are facing similar challenges.

It’s worth taking a moment to contemplate diabetes, its progression, and, most importantly, measures to enhance its management. Even if you’re not among the millions contending with diabetes, it’s vital to acquaint yourself with it and take steps to mitigate your risk or stave off its onset altogether.

So, please read this week’s post to discover more about the diabetes crisis as well as doable prevention and management strategies.

Conditions, OtherKelly AielloJuly 18, 2024Chronic Condition, Diabetes, Pre-Diabetic, Insulin Resistance, Cravings, Lifestyle, Sugar, InsulinComment

5 Key Strategies to Support Your Immune System

There’s no doubt that we’re going through scary times right now. Many of us are still unsure of what to do; do we remain separated from each other, hidden in our homes, waiting for news that the current COVID-19 epidemic has passed?

If you are feeling afraid and powerless, I’d like you to know that there is something you can do. You can be proactive with your own health and fortify your body and immune system so that should you contract any virus or illness, you may be able to shorten its duration and minimize your symptoms.

This means you have power now.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Digestive HealthKelly AielloOctober 16, 2020Alzheimer's, Dementia, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Insulin, Carbohydrates, EFA's, Omega-3, Protein, Whole Foods, SugarComment

Feeding Diabetes: A Nutritionist’s Guide

Do you or someone you love have diabetes or are worried about it?

I received such an overwhelming response with my recent blog post on how to know if your blood sugar is out of whack that I decided to create a follow-up, focusing on how to feed diabetes.

Most people recognize the importance of managing blood sugar levels but often fall short when trying to manage it themselves. So this week, let me help.

Read on to discover a nutritionist’s guide on feeding diabetes.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Digestive HealthKelly AielloOctober 1, 2020Alzheimer's, Dementia, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Insulin, Carbohydrates, EFA's, Omega-3, Protein, Whole Foods, SugarComment

How to Know if Your Blood Sugar is Out of Whack and What to do about it

Do any of these sound familiar?

You constantly crave sugary foods
You have a hard time sleeping through the night
You have difficulty staying focused or concentrating
You get super irritable if you miss a meal
You feel better after eating
You cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try
You get tired for no reason and often feel sluggish
You have an insatiable thirst and have to use the bathroom a lot

If this sounds like you, you definitely need to read this week’s blog post!

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Lifestyle, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJuly 30, 2020Optimization, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Insulin, Omega-3, Spices, Whole Foods, Stress, Cravings, SugarComment

Reversing Your Road to Diabetes: The Pre-diabetic Diet

Do you love pasta, crackers, white bread, ice cream, and donuts?

Do you enjoy a morning bowl of breakfast cereal?

Do you love deep fried foods or anything from fast food restaurants?

Most of us do, but here’s the real question… do you eat these foods regularly?

If so, you may be on the road the diabetes!

The good news is, you can stop diabetes from developing and reverse pre-diabetes! Let me show you how in this week’s blog where you’ll discover how to properly eat a pre-diabetic diet and reverse your path before it's too late.

Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Digestive HealthKelly AielloMay 28, 2020Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Insulin, Antioxidant, Carbohydrates, Spices, Nutritionist, Sugar, Pre-DiabeticComment

How Stress Eating Impacts Your Health and Causes Sugar Craving

Stress? Did someone say stress?

Are you a stress eater?

When you’re surrounded by insurmountable stress and worry, do you find yourself reaching for sugar? (Insert hand raise here!) Have you ever wondered why that may be?

Read this week’s post to discover why your sugar cravings may be out of control right now and, more importantly, what you can do about it!

10 Foods That Cause Brain Fog

Fuzzy brain? Feeling distracted or exhausted?

Unable to perform at school or work? It's common to feel this way from time to time, but if you're experiencing brain fog on a regular basis, it could be related to what you're eating or drinking.

In order to beat brain fog, there are some foods that you need to avoid. Find out what foods cause brain fog that may be preventing you from staying clear and gaining a competitive edge in life.

How Diabetes Affects your Brain and Memory

Do you have diabetes? Pre-diabetes? Higher than normal blood sugar levels?

Are you experiencing memory problems or showing signs of dementia?

Did you know that the two are connected?

Most people are aware that diabetes is a serious condition that requires care and monitoring. If left untreated or uncontrolled, serious consequences can result.

But did you know that diabetes can also affect your memory? In fact, if you have diabetes, you have an increased risk for developing not only memory problems, but dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well.

Keep reading to discover how diabetes affects your brain and what you can do about it.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, OtherKelly AielloOctober 3, 2019Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory, Neuronutrition, Blood Sugar, Sugar, Omega-3, Protein, InsulinComment

The Surprising Truth about Carbs: Friend or Foe?

Carbohydrates. Are they really the enemy?

Carbs have been demonized as of late. After all, they are largely to blame for the world’s obesity epidemic and the multitude of health problems that follow.

But are all crabs created equal?

Read this week’s post to discover the truth about carbohydrates before you swear off this misunderstood food group completely.

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Diabetes: A Growing Epidemic and What You can do to Prevent Becoming a Statistic

Are you one of the growing number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes?

Maybe you’re not quite there, but your doctor has mentioned you are pre-diabetic or on the verge of becoming diabetic.

Or maybe you have excess fat centred around your mid-section and experience low energy after a meal. Perhaps you get hungry a short time after eating or experience a mid-afternoon energy slump.

If this sounds like you, I urge you to read this week’s post.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. So let’s take a few minutes to consider this disease, how it develops, and what you can do to better manage it. And if you are not one of the millions of Americans dealing with the disease, it’s still important to become educated about it and do what you can to minimize your risk or prevent diabetes from occurring in the first place.

Lifestyle, ConditionsKelly AielloNovember 15, 2018Diabetes, Weight Management, InsulinComment

5 Actionable Steps to Balancing Your Blood Sugar Levels Naturally

Do you get tired and have no energy after a meal?

Do you experience a mid-afternoon energy slump?

Do you have difficulty focusing, get irritable or cranky for no reason?

Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes?

Do you want to prevent such a diagnosis in the future?

If so, read on to discover what a blood sugar imbalance looks and feels like, the problems associated with blood sugar imbalances, and why you should care.

I will also provide practical steps you can begin today, to help control your blood sugar levels naturally.

Brain Health, Conditions, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, Digestive HealthKelly AielloFebruary 7, 2018Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Fatigue, Cravings, Brain Fog, Sugar, Insulin Comment

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Are You Among the Rising Number of Americans Grappling with Diabetes?

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