What is squaghetti? It is one of those things that you do in marriage, COMPROMISE! See explanation below . . . Squaghetti, or it’s maiden name, spaghetti squash, is completely a gift from the food fairies. A co-worker of Mr. Solberg, we will call him Blue, has been working on improving his health and suggested… Read More Squaghetti
The definition of a food pattern is the quantities, proportions, variety or combinations of different foods and beverages in diets, and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed, according to the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. This guideline was created primarily for nutrition and health professionals to help Americans make… Read More Day 2 – Back to School
Day 1 of a foodie that is changing her choices to nutritional, tasty foods.… Read More Foodie, Heal Thyself – Day 1
Does the person in your life have diabetes type 2 and you do not? I am not here to preach or suggest you are not doing your part, but what part are you taking? If you believe this is their problem and you are not changing your culinary and activity lifestyle, stop reading! Ok, that… Read More Are YOU Being a Significant Other?
When Mr. Solberg was diagnosed with the dreaded “diabetes, type 2” world epidemic, we started experiencing the 5 stages of grief. We have coined it DABDA. The first thing that we did was make jokes which immediately landed us dirty looks from the medical professional or how I like to think of her, Pez, to… Read More Off the Rails
First of many recipes to be “re-invented” during our journey is my family’s classic comfort food, Casseruola di Spaghetti or as we know it, Spaghetti Casserole. This has been a staple in my life and I refuse to let it go. But we know that pasta is definitely “carbful”. If we use spaghetti, obviously the… Read More Pasta the Safe Way
Preheat oven 375° 2 Pkgs. Tofu Shirataki Noodles, Angel Hair or 1 medium Squaghetti 1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey or 93% lean Ground Beef 1 lb. Ground Italian Turkey Sausage or Ground, Italian Sausage 1 cup Onion, Diced 1 jar Pasta Sauce, Arriabbata works well 1 cup Pepperoni, diced 1 pkg. Cheese, Mozzarella or Italian mix, Shredded Open noodles and… Read More Casseruola di Spaghetti
How long do you spend in the fresh produce section of the grocery store? If you are like we used to be, pre-diabetes, broccoli and lettuce was about the only fresh produce that found it’s way in to my cart. Besides, a place where you can buy a steak that was riddled with fat, a… Read More Challenges
So you have been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, now what do you do? Your alarm is going off and instead of buzzing, you hear it playing “Taps”. It doesn’t have to be like that. Time to make a change! You didn’t get here overnight, and the pills are not designed to cure you. It… Read More Diabetes type 2
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