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How Many Carbs Do You Need?
Every week there is a new headline in the news about what you should or shouldn't eat. It's hard to keep up because they often contradict themselves when reporting on different studies. That's because not all studies are created equally, but they don't often report on how the studies were conducted, nor do most people understand how to differentiate them. But don't worry. There is still a way for you to determine how many carbs you should be eating. Any guesses how you

Amanda Dane, NTP
Jan 16, 20205 min read


Do I Really Need To Test My Blood Sugar?
I get it...pricking your finger multiple times a day is not fun. And if you're "only prediabetic" is that really necessary? Not to mention, insurance won't cover your testing supplies if you're only prediabetic. So do I really need to test my blood sugar then? Yes. You really do. Let me explain. Why You Should Be Testing You can't expect anything to change if you're in the dark about what's happening. If you're hoping to avoid the progression of prediabetes to type 2

Amanda Dane, NTP
Oct 25, 20193 min read


Are You At Risk For Developing Diabetes?
"I want people to care about their blood sugar as much as they do about their retirement accounts. Your health is your greatest wealth." - Dr. Sara Gottfried Recently I reposted this quote by Dr. Sara Gottfried on Instagram. I mean come on...that's exactly how I feel. Teaching clients to balance their blood sugar is one of my passions. I'm all about empowering my clients to be proactive with their health. The CDC's latest estimates say 84.1 million American adults (1 in

Amanda Dane, NTP
Oct 9, 20193 min read


Are You Insulin Resistant?
Am I what?! I realize this is probably not a question that you've asked yourself. It's not something you see by looking in the mirror. And if you've never heard anyone talk about it, you probably don't even know what it means. So why should you care? Insulin resistance leads to diabetes. Wait...before you click away and say...well that's not me. You should probably know the CDC estimates 1 out of 3 American adults (84.1 million) have prediabetes and 9 out of 10 don't kn

Amanda Dane, NTP
Oct 1, 20193 min read
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