Diabetes

I can’t tell you how many “healthy” mug brownies I’ve made that tasted like sad, rubbery cardboard. When you’re managing blood sugar, you just want something that tastes real. I was on a mission. After so many attempts, I finally found the perfect ratio of almond flour, healthy fat, and a deep, rich mocha flavor….

I remember Sundays as a kid. The whole house would fill up with the smell of my mom’s pancakes—big, fluffy stacks dripping with syrup. When I first had to start managing my blood sugar, I thought those days were over. I was honestly pretty sad, thinking breakfast would be… well, boring. It took me years…

I have such a vivid memory of those little plastic pudding cups. You know, the ones from the grocery store shelf that were pure, sugary, chocolatey bliss? For years after I started managing my blood sugar, I thought that kind of rich, creamy dessert was just… off-limits. I figured “pudding” now meant some sad, watery,…

I still remember the smell of my mom’s kitchen on baking day. That warm, nutty aroma of peanut butter cookies fresh from the oven was pure happiness. For years, that’s what cookies meant to me. When I first had to start watching my blood sugar, my biggest fear was losing those simple joys. I thought…

When I first started managing my blood sugar, my biggest fear was dessert. I’m talking about real, decadent, satisfying treats. I honestly thought my days of enjoying things like creamy, rich chocolate mousse were over for good. I was so wrong. It took some time in the kitchen, but I was determined to recreate that…

One of the first questions I get from readers (and one I asked myself years ago!) is, “What can I possibly eat for dessert?” When you’re managing your blood sugar, it’s so easy to feel like all the joy has been zapped from food. That all the cookies, cakes, and sweet treats are off-limits forever….