I haven’t had the Tandem T-Slim insulin pump for very long, but I must say that the results have been incredible. Why?
Convenience.
Lower cost for supplies than insulin pens.
Amount of insulin given is to the tenth.
Tracking.
Flexibility in customizing the details and profiles for every situation.
My a1c went from 7.4 to 6.0.
The average Blood Glucose I’ve had in the past month (30 days) is 112.
It’s getting me where I need to be with my Diabetes.
Check out this recent report
Who doesn’t love fresh vegetables??
A protein shake that ACTUALLY tastes good?? Yes please.
I drink a shake every morning and afternoon and I’m really starting to like this new routine. Try it out! You can get them on Amazon and also at the Vitamin Shoppe. They also have a larger sized shake that has 40g protein! I will be getting those too 🙂
Leg day. Working on building muscle with more weight training and proper form. But I can never turn down sweating EVEN more in the sauna afterwards a good workout. Some people think I’m crazy, but I’m okay with that. 🙂
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Yes, you heard me… Baby food. No, we do not have a baby.
I’ve been looking after the cutest little guy that loves his food. LOVES. And during this time I have started to learn the ropes of making all types of baby food! It’s easy. Wash your fruits and veggies well, steam/roast/boil and then blend! If you can, buy organic 🙂
Starting off with single ingredient foods, it is so easy to make and store!
Graduating to multiple ingredient baby food…
Favorite combinations are:
Sweet Potatoes with any of the following: kale, spinach, carrots, apple, butternut squash, banana
Carrots and Peas
Apple and Squash
Pear and Spinach, Kale or Banana.
Mango with pear, apple, banana, or melon
Cauliflower with spinach, kale, Apple, carrots, graded cheese, peas, broccoli, squash… (You get the idea)
Store leftovers in mason jars or vacuum seal! Freeze in ice trays and defrost when you need it.
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It’s a cooking day with my mom! We are making dumplings, Bao, and “fried” not so fried rice 🙂
Recipes to come!
As of yesterday, I am trying out a continuous glucose monitor called Dexcom.
So far:
It’s easy to apply.
Not large and bulky.
Accurate.
I love that there’s a small hand-held devise.
Easy to navigate.
You can enter in your exercise, carbohydrates, and insulin dosages!
And fascinating!
I love that I can monitor myself at any point in time. I believe it will really keep me on track on a daily basis and well into the future! I will most likely be making this purchase after the trial period 🙂
Japantown in San Francisco. All you can eat. Protein-heavy. Delicious. Good for big groups. If you’re a carnivore, you should go here. Make a reservation too – it’s packed!!! Street parking or parking garage on Post. Go!!
Recently, muffin making has been a ‘thing’ in our household. I usually make a ton so my husband can take them to work during the week. I put whatever I can find in them from zucchini to carrots to apple to banana… With chia seeds and oatmeal too!
I’ve never been a huge baker but I figured I should have some go-to recipes like these. Ready for the fail-safe recipe?
Ingredients (these are the ones I use):
3 cups of organic flour
1 cup of organic sugar
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1.5 cups of yogurt
3 eggs (2 whole, 1 egg white)
1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons)
Additional items based on preference:
2 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped or grated veggies or fruit of choice, 3 tablespoons of peanut/almond/cashew butter and the list goes on!
Feel free to substitute coconut oil instead of butter as well 🙂
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together.
3. Slightly melt butter.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk all wet ingredients together.
5. Fold in the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients gently. Be sure to not over mix!
6. Add additional ingredients of choice.
7. Spray the heck out of your muffin tin! No lining needed.
8. Fill your muffin tin with scoops of the mixture until it is filled to the top.
9. Bake for 25-27 minutes. Use a toothpick to see if it’s done! Cooking time may vary depending on the type of ingredients you choose.
10. Take out of the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
11. Enjoy!
So today I was perusing through Grocery Outlet to see what they had…. It has been over a year since I’ve been in there and they have stepped up their game!
Coconut oil, coconut flower, cashew butter, avocado oil and many more organic foods! I was impressed! I also found this Chosen Foods Chosen Oil Blend. I usually use Chosen Foods avocado oil but decided to go with the blend. Check it out!!


It was such an incredible weekend with beautiful weather and amazing company. Tom’s beer of choice is Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Hoppy Lager. It is a seasonal beer so grab some while you can! We strongly suggest you try it if you’re a beer lover like Tom!
I know I had posted a recipe for roasted chickpeas… But if you don’t feel like making them, Costco has them for $8.99! Great source of fiber and low glycemic index!

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Currently, I am studying education. I am curious to know what your thoughts are about this topic – especially parents and teachers!
In one of my classes we have been discussing the importance of schooling and various school systems across the world. For example, in Mexico, children attend preschool from 3 to 5 years of age. The third year of preschool at the age of five, is equivalent to our kindergarten. There, students are able to interact socially with others of the same age, and also build a solid foundation for grade school.
In conjunction, we have also been discussing the roles of parents and how this has changed dramatically over the past 50-100 years! Women’s roles have also shifted in being accepted into many powerful positions in their careers. Further, with our economy, The need for two incomes, or two working parents is more of a necessity now. Thus, the need for childcare or, better yet, the cost of childcare is a rising concern!
On the flip side, what would this mean for our taxes? Would it affect smaller day care institutions? Does that mean less flexibility in the type of pre-school a child can attend?
I am interested to know if you are or are not in favor of a universal preschool? I would also like to know your reasons and thoughts! Please and thank you. 🙂
Nourishing Zen 