Tag: blood sugar 15 Pecan Health Benefits — These Naturally Sweet Nuts Are Good for So Much More Than A Sugary Indulgence My grandparents had a few pecan trees in their backyard in Texas. You can tell what part of the country someone is from by how they pronounce “pecan!” I think… The Latest Green Smoothie Debate: Part 1 of 3 Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: Somebody on the internet says they don’t recommend green smoothies because apparently the fiber is too broken down. And the fruit causes blood sugar to spike. Please prove… extra ingredients for green smoothies [part 9 of 9] Bee pollen Bee pollen has been a fascination of European researchers for a long time. The dust from the stamen of blossoming plants collected from bees is fairly well… What My Research Says About How Green Smoothies Change Lives! I once blogged 20 different astonishing ways my health improved when I began drinking green smoothies and eating a whole-foods diet. Here it is: What Changed, When We Switched To… PCOS and protein Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: I have PCOS and I have battled weight for years. I am currently 275 lbs and 5’10”. I believe that what we eat does impact our… Is Agave Good Food? Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: What about the controversy surrounding agave? Answer: I have seen a couple of people with clout on the internet say that one should be careful with agave. … cardiovascular health: nature vs. nurture I went to give blood today, hoping that my always-borderline hematocrit was high enough. It was. Though one point lower and I’d have been rejected–again. Like most… how to buy yourself diabetes for only $0.50 a day You know drinking soda is bad for you. Perhaps you and I talking a bit about WHY will be just the trigger you need to kick the habit—or get…