Carb Counts, Cottage Cheese, and Creative Cooking

Mealtime Magic & Mayhem; Family Dinner Ideas, Meal Planning, and Connection

In this episode, Tricia is joined by special guest Diane Achatz. Diane Achatz is a passionate advocate for healthy eating and finding balance in our diets. She specializes in providing practical tools and strategies for creating balanced diabetes-friendly meals and developing healthy habits. With her expertise, Diane aims to debunk the myths and challenges associated with meal planning for individuals with diabetes. She believes that everyone can enjoy delicious and satisfying meals while managing their health.

Episode Highlights:

- Many people struggle with meal planning, especially those dealing with diabetes because they feel restricted and overwhelmed.

- Diane Achatz advises that it is not necessary to eliminate favorite foods, but rather replace them. - The importance of learning how to read food labels and be mindful of hidden sugars.

- Cottage cheese is trending as a popular food choice for weight loss, high in protein and contains whey and curds.

- Diane enjoys mixing different cuisines and styles of cooking, such as stir-frying, which can be applied to various types of food.

- The importance of tracking fat, carbohydrates, and protein and finding a balance between the three macros.

- Diane Achatz has created a 90-day journal for individuals who prefer writing things down on paper to help them track their meals and develop healthy habits.

- The concept of "planned indulgence" as a way to save enough room for certain foods and avoid impulsive food choices.

- Diane Achatz offers help with meal planning for individuals with type 2 diabetes or those looking to eat better.

Links mentioned: -

Check out Diane Achatz's 90-day journal for meal planning and healthy habit development.

email: [e-mail] with your name and email and the message "Yes please" to receive your "Yes, please --No, thank you" Food list.

Contact Diane Achatz for personalized meal planning assistance.

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.renewedvitalitycoaching.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebalancedbloodsugarsolution

Tricia's Links:

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