Did I mention on Friday that I also have slightly elevated blood sugar that puts me in the PreDiabetic category? Diabetes Type 2 runs in my family so this is a major wake up call too. Looks like choosing to eat a whole food plant based diet is one of the paths on this journey to optimal health.
Here is a very informative article about how the whole food plant based diet may lower the risk of Diabetes Type 2
Hi my name is Laura Powell Like. My career in nursing, healthy lifestyles and prevention of disease spans over 25 years. A graduate degree in Parent-Child nursing has helped me work in the field of womens health, raise 4 children of my own and study research concerning how to acheive a healthy lifestyle in the western culture.
Currently I own a business and focus on mentoring other leaders as well as making recommendations to my clients about diet, supplementation, exercise and prevention of disease. I consult with experts and health practitioners who have the education and experience needed to fully answer my clients questions and concerns.
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