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Recovering from sugar overload yesterday 🎂🍭🍫🍪🤢 thanks to my now 6 yr olds birthday party 🥳🦄 so I enjoyed this beauty again for the third time this week for lunch today 🙌 🥪 whole grain bread, 1/2 fresh avocado, turkey meat, and provolone 👍 hits the spot and is helping me get my blood sugars back down thanks to my ol’ friends fat, fiber, and protein 😎 __________ #milknhoneynutrition #avocadotoast #sandwich #lunchtime #goldendoodle #diabetesawarenessmonth
Happy weekend!! Popping into your feed to remind you what a gift modern day medicine is 🙌💃🏻 Personally I owe my life to it. . There’s a lot of talk these days about how awful medicine is and how we should rely on natural remedies, etc... and while yes, I do think medicines are abused and overused at times... I also FULLY acknowledge that I am so thankful to live in this day and age with the wealth of science and technology we have access to. . Without this little vial of miracle juice (that’d be insulin 💉 in case you hadn’t figured that part out yet) that was discovered about 100 years ago, I’d be dead. . (And yes, there are serious and inhumane issues around access to care and the cost of insulin happening in this country and around the globe that need to be solved.) . But the fact remains that I’m thankful to be alive now and not 100 years ago. And I’m thankful for synthetic man-made insulin that lets me live a relatively normal life. What are YOU thankful for? __________ #milknhoneynutrition #medicine #insulin #diabetesawarenessmonth
🎉 GIVEAWAY 🎉 I’ve partnered up with @zevia to give one lucky winner a massive care package filled with all of my favorite Zevia flavors and some amazing Zevia swag! 😎 . Zevia beverages are super refreshing and come in soda, tea, energy, and mixers… with zero sugar, zero calories, and no artificial ingredients. They’re a perfect way for people with diabetes to enjoy a refreshing beverage! . They’re also kidney-friendly (no phosphate, potassium, or calcium additives), vegan, kosher, and gluten free... so basically it’s perfect for almost everyone 👍🙌💃🏻 The Strawberry soda is my fave!! . To enter: 1️⃣ Like this photo 2️⃣ Make sure you’re following me, @zevia , and @zevialife 3️⃣ Tag a friend below and tell us what flavor is your favorite or which flavor you want to try the most! . Must be a US resident and 18 years old or older to enter. Giveaway is not sponsored by or affiliated with Instagram in any way. Giveaway will close on 11/10 at 8pm CST. __________ #sponsored #milknhoneynutrition #zevia #zevialife #liveyourbest #zeviahearthealthpros #zeviaambassador #zeviahealthproambassador #diabetesawarenessmonth
AVOCADO FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!! This recipe offers a rich, creamy, and fiber-filled start to your day thanks to some delicious fresh avocados! 🥑🥑🥑@loveonetoday #ad . Did you know? Fiber, like that found in avocados, may help maintain healthy blood glucose levels. (I mean, one quick look at my posts and you’ll know I’m a big fan of fiber and good fats for helping stabilize post-meal blood sugars 🙌) . Fiber slows down how quickly food is digested so it prevents rapid rises in blood glucose following a meal 👍 Avocados are a good source of dietary fiber. . This Avocado Frozen Hot Chocolate packs 14g of good fats and 9g of fiber. It’s the perfect way to start your day with breakfast, or finish things off with a yummy dessert! . INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups crushed ice 1/2 large fresh avocado, peeled, pit removed 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp almond extract Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend on high for 60 seconds. You can also add 1 drop of peppermint essential oil for a fun burst of flavor! __________ #milknhoneynutiriton #loveonetoday #diabetesawarenessmonth
If you’re also #livingwithdiabetes I would LOVE to know what else you would add to this list! Tell me 👇 . Believe it or not, I’ve been asked or told all of these things at least once in the last year (don’t even get me started on how many times I’ve heard them over the 28 years I’ve had diabetes 🙄) Sometimes it’s simply a matter of people just not knowing, but at other times it’s people just being thoughtless 🤷🏻‍♀️ . Some of these may seem like common sense not to say to someone, but others might not be as obvious. I think the one theme that runs through all of these scenarios though, is that those of us who are living with diabetes want people to remember that diabetes is a condition/disease that we have... it is NOT a personal attribute that’s good or bad. It just is, and we’re just doing the best we can. Try not to make an assumption about people with diabetes and remember kind, thoughtful, and curious questions are (almost) always welcome! 😘☺️ __________ #milknhoneynutrition #diabetesawarenessmonth
Rice. It’s typically considered a four letter word in the diabetes crowd 😬 and let’s be honest... if I ate a bowl of straight white rice, my blood sugars would sky rocket and I’d feel like you know what the rest of the day 🤦🏻‍♀️ BUT... I love rice! The texture, the flavor, it’s so yummy!! So, how can I enjoy it but still manage my blood sugars? Here’s how I do it 👇 . I make sure to pair it with any or all of the below when I do choose to eat rice: • veggies • another higher protein grain (like quinoa) • fat • low sugar salad dressing • protein source . I used the @lundbergfarms Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa blend here (comes in a microwaveable pouch so it’s ready in 90 seconds 🙌) and topped it with some shrimp, avocado, and brussel sprouts and added a low sugar salad dressing on the side 😋 I had a fully belly and no blood sugar spikes 💃🏻👍 . Make sure to check your @sprouts app this month for a great coupon on all @lundbergfarms products!! (Rice blends, rice cakes, and rice chips) ____________ #sponsored #milknhoneynutrition #lovesprouts #wholegraingoodness #diabetesawarenessmonth
It's just a fact of life in today's fast-paced culture, that a homecooked meal isn't going to happen every night... and since eating out every night isn't financially feasible for most of us... frozen dinners can offer the perfect way to get a healthy diabetes-friendly meal on the table 🙌 . But how do you know what to consider when choosing a frozen meal? Here are some of the things I look at 👇 • How much fiber? • How many vegetables? • Is it high in sodium? • Does it have added sugar? • Are there artificial preservatives or colors in it? . Performance Kitchen by @Luvofoods meals are a great choice for everyone, including people with diabetes 🙌 . Each meal is/has: • Made with premium ingredients • Inspired by the Mediterranean diet •
Why I started using bento boxes to pack most of my meals... . People seem to love these bento boxes and I get that they’re very trendy right now, but a little known fact about why I actually started using them may be a bit of a surprise to you 😁 . They make counting carbs easier 😬 If you pay close enough attention, you’ll notice that while I try to mix things up, I tend to put different variations of the same foods in these containers and it makes adding up those carbs (and then dosing insulin) so much easier 🙌 I absolutely HATE measuring my food, too many bad memory flashbacks to my teenage and early 20s days of counting calories 🙅🏻‍♀️, so since I know the approximate volume of these containers, I can just fill them up and know an approximate guesstimate of the carbs I’m eating without having to measure exact portions. 👍 . Also, I’m such a sucker for breakfast foods 🙌🤤 I love them all. No exceptions 🤷🏻‍♀️ and this was the perfect lunch today! __________ #milknhoneynutrition #bentobox #breakfastfood #breakfastfordinner #diabetesawarenessmonth
...or any chronic illness for that matter. . . People living with diabetes are more likely to also suffer from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, burnout, PTSD, and other mental health conditions, compared to the general population. . . And it makes sense when you think about the fact that people living with diabetes have to make hundreds of more decisions everyday than the average person. . . So, why is mental health not talked about more when treating those with diabetes? I don’t have an answer here by any means, but as someone who has struggled with disordered eating in the past and has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, and also happens to be living with type 1 diabetes, I want to encourage you to seek out the help you need. There’s no shame in seeking out therapy or counseling ❤️ In fact, it shows courage and forethought that many people don’t have or have yet to find ❤️ And fellow healthcare providers, let’s commit to making mental health services an essential part of treatment for chronic conditions. __________ #milknhoneynutrition #therapy #chronicillness #diabetesawarenessmonth
... and there’s actually a few other much lesser known types too in addition to these! #whoknew . I’m going to assume that you probably have heard of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. These are the three most frequently diagnosed types of diabetes. Of all the people living with diabetes: 90-95% have Type 2, and 5% have Type 1; and about 6-9% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. . These other types of diabetes can mimic Type 1 and Type 2, but do have some noticeable differences... enough so that there’s a different term for them. . Note: Type 3 diabetes is not a widely accepted diagnosis or term but I did get to catch a presentation at #fnce on this and it was fascinating. I’m interested to see if we start to see this more in the next decade or so 🤷🏻‍♀️ . Make sure to save this post for reference later on, and if you’re wanting to read more about any of these types of diabetes both the @diabetescouk and @amdiabetesassn have great resources on their websites ❤️ _________ #milknhoneynutrition #diabetesawarenessmonth
This is me. My name is Mary Ellen and I’ve been living with diabetes for just over 28 years. I also happen to be a dietitian and get great joy out of helping people realize that a chronic condition (like diabetes) does NOT mean food has to be bland and boring. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. Food is exciting and it’s a gift, and I work really hard to show you how to keep flavor and joy in the food you eat regardless of life’s circumstances. . SO, to celebrate the fact that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, I’m going all in 😬 for the next 3-4 weeks I’m going to cover everything from how to make blood sugar friendly foods still taste AMAZING, to what it’s like to be pregnant with diabetes, to things not to say to someone who has diabetes, to some of the greatest blessings and experiences I’ve had all because I have diabetes. It’s going to be a great month and I hope you’ll join me and follow along! . Have a question or topic you want me to cover this month about diabetes? Leave it in the comments below! . . Want to jump in on the action too? Head on over to my stories (or my T1D Story Highlight) and download the templates I made just for this month: Diabetes Bingo, Diabetes Favorites, and Diabetes in Numbers 💙 Fill them out and share them in your stories (and tag me so I see it!) . Let’s get talking about diabetes. We all know someone who is living with diabetes and we can all learn from each other! Feel free to send this post to a friend or loved one who would enjoy this month’s content! 😘 __________ #diabetesawarenessmonth #milknhoneynutrition #thisisme
They dressed up. We trick or treated for 30 minutes. And then we all ate some candy 💃🏻🍭 #momtax required they each give me their pink starbursts and m&ms ☺️ all in all, it was an uneventful evening that ended with the girls in bed and mom & dad raiding their candy buckets 🤷🏻‍♀️😆🍫🍭 . What’d you eat from your kids’ haul?? __________ #milknhoneynutrition #halloween #halloween2019 #girlmom #inbedby8 #trickortreat