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After Lynn Dimmock’s mother-in-law died because of complications from type 2 diabetes, she began to research ways to reduce her risk. “I started to do my own research on ways to lose weight and I ...
For someone just starting a low carb lifestyle, we suggest including 130g of carbs per day in your diet as a starting point and then adjusting this amount to suit individual goals. But what does ...
When Kathleen Cunningham was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes six years ago she was told she needed to eat a healthy diet. Wanting support with her carb intake, Kathleen attended a low carb meet up ...
Crunchy, chocolatey and with a hint of sea salt – can it get any better? Enjoy a portion of these salted chocolate almonds for a low carb sweet treat. Salted Chocolate Almonds (v) Prep time 5 ...
When Tom MacKeown was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, he was told that 50% of his meals needed to consist of carbohydrates. “It was ridiculous, growing up we’re told by our grandmothers that ...
A low carb lifestyle can have many benefits for your health – weight loss, improve blood glucose control and even remission from type 2 diabetes. Many people following the lifestyle also say they ...
Sweet potatoes have become very popular recently, often being touted as the healthier alternative to white potatoes. But is this true? Carbohydrate content White potatoes are a starchy ...
Lynda Harrison decided to switch to a low carb lifestyle after struggling with side effects of her medication. “I just discovered it on my own really…I just went on Google to look for ...
In a world where work, friends and family take priority we can easily forget about our own health and wellbeing. Self-care is something we don’t practice very often but this doesn’t mean we ...
Yvonne Lane, 52 lives in South London and works as a fundraiser for a charity. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in December 2016 with a HbA1c of 108 mmol/mol. Yvonne decided to manage her ...