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Beat the Crash: Natural Ways to Stabilize Blood Sugar All Day Long

Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, refers to the amount of glucose (a type of sugar) present in the bloodstream. It is the body’s primary source of energy, fueling the brain, muscles, and organs.

When we eat simple or refined carbohydrates (like bread, pasta, fruits, and sweets), the body breaks them down into glucose. This glucose enters the bloodstream and is transported to cells for energy. The pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps glucose move from the blood into the cells.

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A 5 Minute Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemongrass Bug Spray That Works

Summer is fast approaching, and with warmer weather comes excellent things like a beautiful yard and garden and lots of fun times with family and friends under the sun and stars. Unfortunately, it also brings out the bugs, including flies, mosquitoes, and other nagging insect pests that wreak havoc on our warm-weather festivities.

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Make FREE Apple Cider Vinegar From Scraps (it’s easy)

Do you have an apple tree in your yard? Perhaps you have access to loads of apples in the fall from your local farmers’ market or nearby orchards. Making applesauce is a great idea, but you can also take it a step further to get the most out of your apples. 

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7 Expert Florist Tips for Outstanding Cut Flower Arrangements

Fresh flowers brighten any space they occupy. I love to grow a number of my favorite flowers just for cutting. Once a week, I make a couple of fresh bouquets during the growing season and place them on my tables. They exude cheer and always seem to bring a smile to my face no matter how many times I look at them.  

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