Diabetes Reset and Wellness

Nutrition Without Confusion

Nutrition Without Confusionby: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCESPublished on: 2026/03/04

A clean, bright flat-lay image showing a balanced plate with grilled salmon, broccoli, quinoa, and roasted tomatoes, surrounded by whole foods like eggs, avocado, nuts, berries, and leafy greens. A glucose meter and a notepad labeled “Protein + Fiber + Healthy Carbs” reinforce the message of building blood sugar stability through simple, foundational nutrition principles.

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Green Vegetables

Green Vegetablesby: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCESPublished on: 2026/01/30

Green vegetables are rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and plant compounds that support digestion, blood sugar balance, heart health, and long-term metabolic health. This article explains why “green” foods matter and how to include them consistently without overwhelm.

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How to Improve What You Eat

How to Improve What You Eat by: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCESPublished on: 2026/01/24

Small changes add up. This post shares realistic ways to improve what you eat without dieting, giving up your favorite foods, or changing everything at once—especially if you’re managing diabetes or blood sugar.

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What the New Dietary Guidelines Say

What the New Dietary Guidelines Say by: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCESPublished on: 2026/01/10

The new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans place a stronger focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods and reducing added sugars. This article breaks down what aligns with functional medicine principles, what may fall short, and how these recommendations can help—or hinder—people living with diabetes when it comes to blood sugar control and long-term metabolic health.

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What the New Dietary Guidelines Say