Tamales for Diabetics: Carbs, Blood Sugar, Tips
Every holiday season there’s this weird, unspoken pressure if you have diabetes: protect your blood sugar or protect your joy. And look I love a “healthier choice” as much as the next person, but tamales aren’t exactly a “meh, I could take ’em or leave ’em” food. Tamales are the food. They’re warm, nostalgic, and […]
Gluten-Free Food Checklist: Labels, Seals, Traps
You can be the most dedicated label reader on planet Earth and still get blindsided by gluten. Ask me how I know. (Actually don’t. It involves a “gluten free” lunch that was absolutely not gluten free and a very long evening of regret.) Here’s the annoying truth: hidden gluten isn’t rare. Some research suggests even […]
Keto Tamales: Low-Carb Masa That Actually Works
If you’ve ever looked at a regular tamale while doing keto and thought, “I could maybe just… lick it?” I get you. Traditional tamales are basically a corn masa carb cuddle—around 34-35 grams of carbs each. Which is RUDE, because one tamale should not be allowed to bully an entire day’s macros. But here’s the […]
Homemade vs Store-Bought Food: Healthier Choices
Let’s retire the idea that “homemade” is some kind of magical wellness spell you cast with a wooden spoon. Like, yes, I love a cozy little cooking moment. But I’ve also watched someone make “healthy” banana bread that was basically dessert wearing athleisure. Here’s the truth: when the ingredients are similar, the nutrition is often […]
Lard And Cholesterol: What The Science Says About Health
Lard has a reputation. Like the “bad boy” of the cooking fat world blamed for your cholesterol, your tight jeans, and possibly the downfall of civilization. But here’s the twist nobody put on the low fat cereal box: lard isn’t just a brick of doom. Nearly half of it is monounsaturated fat (the same “hey, […]