Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD

Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD, the founder of Milk & Honey Nutrition, is a diabetes dietitian (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) renowned for combining her knowledge of diabetes and culinary expertise into easy-to-follow recipes and articles!

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Adaptogenic Mushrooms: Benefits for Sleep & Stress

Adaptogenic mushrooms have seen quite a rise in popularity in recent years in the health and wellness space here in the US.

August 11, 2021 1 Comment

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List of Best Packaged Drinks for Diabetes

Understanding the best drinks for diabetes can be confusing and stressful, keep reading to learn more about diabetes-friendly packaged drinks (you know, other than water)!

July 21, 2021 6 Comments

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How Diabetes Service Dogs Can Help With Your Diabetes

Diabetes service dogs are specially trained dogs that can make living with diabetes so much easier and safer!

July 8, 2021 No Comments

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How to Manage Diabetes Brain Fog

Diabetes brain fog is a real phenomenon that happens to people with diabetes, but there are ways to manage it and prevent it from happening!

July 6, 2021 1 Comment

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Milk and Diabetes: All Your Questions Answered

There’s lots of confusion around milk and diabetes, so let’s dive into everything you need to know!

June 24, 2021 7 Comments

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35 Easy Low Carb Diabetes Recipes

I’ve rounded up 35 of my favorite easy low carb diabetes recipes and you have to try them! From meals, to snacks, to desserts, there’s so many great recipes!

June 23, 2021 1 Comment

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Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes and Alcohol + 5 Rules to Follow

When it comes tot type 1 diabetes and alcohol (and type 2 diabetes and alcohol) I have 5 rules I advise everyone to follow.

June 11, 2021 No Comments

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Exercise and Diabetes – Guidelines and Effects on Blood Sugar

Exercise is an important part of diabetes management, and it’s helpful to know the different recommendations for exercise and diabetes.

June 6, 2021 1 Comment

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New Treatments for Diabetes & Reducing Social Stigmas

New treatments for diabetes shouldn’t be an intimidating topic to talk about with your health care team.

May 27, 2021 No Comments

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Healthy Diabetes Snacks on the Go for Your Road Trip

As we head into summer, many of us have road trips planned and need some ideas for diabetes snacks on the go!

May 25, 2021 No Comments

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Routine Diabetes Eye Exam: Why Doctors Dilate Your Eyes

Ever wonder what a routine eye exam looks like when you have diabetes and what happens when you have your eyes dilated?

May 19, 2021 No Comments

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How to Boost Energy for Diabetes and Prevent Fatigue

Many people with diabetes struggle with fatigue symptoms so I’m sharing my top tips to boost energy for diabetes!

May 10, 2021 13 Comments

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#ad Did you know a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition seems to indicate that replacing refined sugar with pure maple syrup may have health benefits... including for blood sugars? And we’ve talked all the time here about how just because you have to pay attention to your blood sugars doesn’t mean you always have to opt for alternative or artificial sweeteners. Here’s 7 blood sugar friendly ways to enjoy pure maple syrup and the potential health benefits that come along with it.

Article:
Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Metabolic Alterations: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Crossover Trial
Morissette, Arianne et al. The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 154, Issue 10, 2963 - 2975

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As a registered dietitian, my biggest priority on this topic is helping you learn how to enjoy and eat more vegetables. And if canned or frozen vegetables help you do that, that’s wonderful!

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Three possible causes of high fasting blood sugar levels:
Dawn Phenomenon
Somogyi Effect
Feet to Floor Syndrome

if you think you could be experiencing any of these situations, talk to your doctor or Diabetes care team about solutions.

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My go-to springtime Veggie Chopped Salad recipe:
1 red bell pepper
1/2 red onion
1 seedless cucumber
4 celery stalks
1 can chickpeas
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
6-8oz turkey breast or chicken
6oz salad dressing of choice

Chop them all up and mix! Store in an airtight container in your fridge 👍 serve with your fave crackers or chips… or just enjoy it as is!

The nutrition content for this will vary, depending on the type of salad dressing you choose… But generally speaking, if you divide the salad into 6 equal size servings, each serving will have ~25g total carb, 5g fiber, and 12g protein.

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What does low blood sugar feel like?

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Easy high fiber avocado toast:
2 slices whole grain bread
2 large eggs
1 small ripe avocado
EBTB seasoning

Depending on the type of bread you choose, this should give you about 25g protein and 16g fiber 👍🥑🍳🍞

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My go-to chipotle order (high fiber, high protein) as a dietitian living with diabetes 👍

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High protein oatmeal bowl recipe for blood sugar friendly breakfast option!

1/2 cup oats
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
1/3 cup egg whites

Entire recipe: ~500 calories, 45g total carb, 9g fiber, 3g sugar, 40g protein

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Benefits of light to moderate walking:
Lower blood sugar levels
Increased insulin sensitivity
Improved mood
Improved heart health
Increased focus

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Bedtime snacks for diabetes: Anyone with diabetes knows that your morning blood sugars generally indicate how the rest of the day will go. And, something that can have a big impact on morning blood sugar is the bedtime snack you’re choosing.

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