Divabetic’s Diabetes Plate Poetry Project asks people living with diabetes “what’s on your plate?” The goal is to get people to describe the emotional experience of living with diabetes. Many of us reach for food to help us deal with stress, anger, hurt and resentment so it makes sense to use food as a way catalyst to being a conversation about diabetes and emotions.
An important component of diabetes self-management, but often overlooked, is the topic of emotional well being. People living with diabetes face numerous challenges in managing their disease on a day- to- day basis. Divabetic wants to encourage these individuals to stay positive and healthy in their self-management. Our mission to glamorize good health combines fitness, nutrition, style and positive energy. This video aims to assess the emotions associated with managing diabetes and the underlying reasons attributed to those emotions.
Divabetic presents free monthly meetings, Divabetic Club Days, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA with the support of the American Diabetes Association.
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes
Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org
Check out these diva smiling from the November’s Divabetic Club Day in Cleveland, OH. The free monthly program, hosted by the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland ( dagc.com), featured conversations on dealing with holiday stress (stress management), hands on fall floral arrangements demonstration and aroma therapy! The program was presented by Mary Ann Nicolay.
Divabetic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to empower women to manage their diabetes self-care with confidence, inspiration and knowledge. Our national network of health professionals and diabetes educators provide expert advice on food, fitness and self-care management to encourage early action and prevention of diabetes health-related complications. Our mantra “Denial’s Not My Style,” encourages every woman, man and child to live healthy and to be bold, outspoken, educated and stylish like a true diva.
Divabetic was inspired by the late music legend, Luther Vandross and created in 2005 by Max Szadek, who, as Vandross’ assistant of 14 years, witnessed his boss, mentor, and friend struggle in silence and solitude with the diabetes and its related complications. Divabetic has grown from a grassroots movement to help empower Luther fans (African American women) affected by diabetes to a burgeoning and significant presence in the diabetes social media community. President Barak Obama, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter have acknowledged Divabetic for it’s dedication and determination on behalf of the diabetes community.
GLAM MORE FEAR LESS: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes
Mr Divabetic shares a Behind-the-Scene look at presenting diabetes education with DAZZLE at the ADA Expo in Pittsburgh, PA for the past five years
Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org
Is being a mom so tough that you need a glass of wine at the end of the day, just to feel sane again? More and more Moms say yes!
“Mama, needs her juice!”
It’s evidenced in Facebook groups like “Moms Who Need Wine” – with over 640-thousand subscribers. And “I So Need A Glass Of Wine Or I’m Gonna Sell Kids,” which has 127-thousand! There’s a best-selling book called “Naptime Is The New Happy Hour” and two rival wines called “Mommy Juice” and “Mommy’s Time Out.”
So, what’s going on with Moms and wine? Well, wine is to women what beer is to men. Women buy over 60% of wine sold, which is about the same percentage of beer bought by men. Also, some women view parenting as a gritty daily struggle – and they deserve a glass of Pinot for their hard work. So, wine makers have latched on to that mindset and they’re running with it! Take one of the biggest American wineries – Chateau Saint Michelle – their slogan is, “It’s where you become you again.” The idea is that “wine is the new bubble bath or valium.”
Now, of course, not all moms who enjoy a stress-relieving glass of pinot have a problem. But there are plenty that do. There is so much pressure on women today – to be the perfect mom, worker and wife – that some are abusing alcohol to cope. A survey done by “Working Mother” magazine found that 40% say they drink to cope with stress and the number of women between the ages of 30 and 44 who abuse alcohol has doubled. So, while this wine advertising is hitting its target – it may be enabling a bigger problem. By Betty Chase
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes ‘PINK FRIDAY’ Podcast Inspired by Nicki Minaj saluting Breast Cancer Survivors living with diabetes and raising awareness for Domestic Violence with guests: Connie Frazier RD, CDE, Kathy Gold RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller, Connie Elder, Mama Rose Marie and Leola C., from Grand Rapids, MI living with type 1 diabetes http://ning.it/PUQy9B
See Mr. Divabetic’s nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA.
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! with the vendors and patrons at Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD. You might be surprised by the results.http://youtu.be/OgeIVhmiEA
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
GLAM MORE FEAR LESS! The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA with the support of the American Diabetes Association and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes is a free and fabulous diabetes outreach event that mixes friendly diabetes education with free beauty and fashion services to boost women’s confidence in their ability to manager their daily self-care. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts. The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic presents an upbeat multi-media stage show featuring nutrition games, fitness demonstrations, expert advice, Nina Street Designs and Chinoo fashion shows and all-star showstopping performances from guests like Samuel Bonner aka ‘Michael Jackson’ to make learning about health and wellness entertaining.
Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes has been presented in 9 major cities with high incidence of diabetes (New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Miami, Cleveland, Washington, DC, New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles.)
Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! with New Yorkers along the parade route to hilarious results. In the game, you’re given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash. Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones. And the texture is crispy, rather than mushy.
TUNE IN: Free Diabetes ‘PINK FRIDAY’ Podcast Inspired by Nicki Minaj saluting Breast Cancer Survivors living with diabetes and raising awareness for Domestic Violence with guests: Connie Frazier RD, CDE, Kathy Gold RN, CDE, Catherine Schuller, Connie Elder, Mama Rose Marie and Leola C., from Grand Rapids, MI living with type 1 diabetes http://ning.it/PUQy9B
See Mr. Divabetic’s nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones.
Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! with the vendors and patrons at Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD. You might be surprised by the results.http://youtu.be/OgeIVhmiEAo
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
Divabetic’s October Diabetes Roundtable podcast special guest diva, Leola from Grand Rapids, MI says, “ I am living proof that diabetes can be managed. It’s not a death sentence, diabetes can be managed. Control your diabetes; don’t let your diabetes control you.”
Leola, living with type 1 diabetes, learned firsthand the dangerous of poorly managed diabetes when she was first diagnosed. “Thanksgiving Day 2008 changed my life forever. I thought that I was suffering from an extended sinus infection that would not go away. I had lost roughly thirty pounds in less than 2 weeks. I decided to go to the hospital emergency room that night hoping for an IV or some medicine that would help me gain some energy.” Leola continues, “to my dismay, after testing, the doctor told me that I had diabetes with an extremely high blood sugar readings. I was shocked. I spent 6 days in the hospital (including 3 in intensive care). It was a very depressing time for me, but it gave me a lot of time to think about how I would handle the diagnosis. I knew that I wanted to continue to live life as I was (working, living independently, etc), so that meant that I had to be responsible for my well being. “
Leola’s feeling a lot more ‘divalicious’ today then she was at the time of her diagnosis. ”I have embraced having the disease and was determined to beat it. When I was properly diagnosed as a person living with type 1 diabetes (initially thought to be type 2 because I was overweight and 39 years old), that removed my hope of living without insulin. However, I am still determined to continue with the quality of life I had prior to my diagnosis. I have learned to successfully manage my diabetes. I have however gained the lost weight back and continue to struggle with weight loss.”
She credits her healthcare team and her support group: More Than Numbers in Grand Rapids (the brainchild of Leola’s good friend Rachel O’Callaghan) for her healthy mind, body and soul. “We are group of adults with type 1 and type 2, sometimes it’s just amazing what support can do to lift your spirits. We are like a family. We meet once a month, sometimes for educational presentations and other times just to vent with those that understand us. She adds, “if any divas are interested in peeping in on the group -join us on facebook – More Than Numbers Diabetes Support Grand Rapids.”
So what famous famous diva does Leola admire the most?
“Star Jones — As a plus size African American woman, I always thought that she was very intelligent and had a flair for fashion. She was someone that I admired and saw as a role model during my younger years. In more recent years, I have watched her career and love how she deals with adversity and still manages to rise above,” says Leola. (We’re guessing Leola’s not a fan of either Rosie O’Donnell or Anderson Cooper!)
What keeps her motivated?
“I’m in love with my independence; that alone motivates me to stay healthy. Prayer goes a long way with getting over the bumps associated with diabetes. Find the healthcare team that caters to your needs. Educate yourself; I spend loads of time reading and attending diabetes seminars.My diabetes life has been a blessing in disguise. It has caused me to pay better attention to my health. I have meet interesting people along my journey. I have been afforded an opportunity to do a few things that I enjoy as a result. I am a patient advocate for a program that allows me to travel and share my experiences.”
REGISTER NOW: Don’t missour largest free diabetes outreach event of the year, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes, promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall , First Floor Eakins Lounge 10th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE ADMISSION
Register: 1-800-JEFF-NOW
Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
Mayra Rosales claimed she killed her 2-year-old nephew Eliseo Jr. when she accidentally rolled over and crushed him under her 1,100 pound frame.
But her lawyer knew something else was at play, according to “Half-Ton Killer,” a new documentary that airs Oct. 10 on TLC.
In 2008, Rosales was living with her sister Jaime in Sullivan, Tex. In March of that year, Rosales now says she saw her sister use a brush to hit Eliseo repeatedly on his arms, legs and head, according to the Daily Mail.
Later that day, Jaime Rosales went out, leaving her sister to take care of her kids, despite the fact that Rosales was almost completely bedridden because of her weight. Eliseo Jr. started suffering from breathing problems that night. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died, according to the Mail.
Valdez says she never bought Rosales’ original story that she crushed her nephew, especially after doctors determined the child’s cause of death came from being hit, not from being smothered.
“We knew something was wrong from the very beginning,” Valdez noted. “We said, we’re going to have you reenact [how you killed the child] and you can show us.”
However, when Mayra Rosales, now 31, was physically unable to demonstrate, “she broke down and started crying,” said Valdez. “We knew she was covering up for somebody.”
A press release from TLC, titled “Too Fat To Kill,” notes that “Mayra could barely move.” She was “deathly ill” from pneumonia and it required 10 men and an extra-large ambulance for her to reach the hospital when her health deteriorated later in 2008. She remains in the hospital today.
Mayra decided to come clean a few months later, after her sister continued to abuse her other children, according to Valdez.
Jaime Rosales ultimately pleaded guilty to causing injury to a child and is now serving a 15-year sentence.
“I’m really sad that my sister is in jail, “ Mayra Rosales said, according to the Mail. “but I think my sister understands now that her actions were wrong. I believe she can change and learn from what happened.” Reprinted from Huffington Post
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at NY Fashion Week with a behind the scenes look at hat designer, Evetta Petty‘s Spring 2013 Hat Collection.
Register now for ’Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’ - our largest free diabetes outreach event of the year promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA.
‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’, mixes free beauty and fashion services, a Plus Size fashion show and music with interactive diabetes education in a fun, comfortable setting to broaden the appeal of diabetes educational outreach for women. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall , First Floor Eakins Lounge 10th and Locust Streets
Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
Attitude really is everything. GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS!
A new study shows that having a healthy, “can-do” attitude is linked with good-for-you lifestyle choices like healthy eating, exercising and abstaining from smoking.
“Understanding the psychological underpinning of a person’s eating patterns and exercise habits is central to understanding obesity,” study researcher Deborah Cobb-Clark, director of the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, said in a statement.
The study included information from 3,412 men and 3,901 women between ages 15 and 69 who were part of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey between 2003 and 2010.
The researchers found a strong correlation between a person’s take-charge outlook on life — whether they thought they had control over their own life outcomes — and actually living the healthier lifestyle, compared with people who perceived life as more “up to fate.”
They also found that men and women had different perceptions on what it means to be healthy: men were more likely in the study to want to see a physical result of their healthy lifestyle, whereas women were more likely to just enjoy the everyday benefits of living healthily.
The study was released as a “discussion paper” and has yet to be published in a peer-reviewed study; therefore, its findings should be considered preliminary.
Every little thing that could promote a healthy lifestyle — even if it is just attitude! — adds up. A recent study in the British Medical Journal showed healthy habits (exercising, eating right, not smoking) pay off even in elderly age. Karolinska Institute researchers were able to show these activities were linked with five extra years of lifeamong elderly women, and six extra years of life among elderly men.
Another study in the journal Aging showed that having a positive attitude (not to mention a good sense of humor, and low levels of neuroticism) was a shared character trait among centenarians – suggesting that these could be vital factors to living a long life, ABC News reported.
What are you waiting for? Now’s the time to join Divabetic on facebook and get your daily dose of diva attitude each and everyday.
The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at NY Fashion Week with a behind the scenes look at hat designer, Evetta Petty‘s Spring 2013 Hat Collection.
Register now for ’Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’ - our largest free diabetes outreach event of the year promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA.
‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’, mixes free beauty and fashion services, a Plus Size fashion show and music with interactive diabetes education in a fun, comfortable setting to broaden the appeal of diabetes educational outreach for women. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall , First Floor Eakins Lounge 10th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE ADMISSION
Register: 1-800-JEFF-NOW
BORED BY DIABETES EDUCATION? Check out our Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Taylor Swift featuring a frank, fashion forward discussion on a the shocking diet trend called ‘diabulimia’ that has young women living with type 1 diabetes skipping or shortchanging their insulin to lose weight and risk a coma and an early death. Plus, we’re learning healthy ways to eat BBQ, playing games and hearing more great ‘diagnosis to DIVA’ stories http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva
Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
NY Fashion Week just ended with our friend, Evetta Petty’s fabulous Spring 2013 Hat Fashion Show and we could barely fit into anything!
Even though we skipped dessert all week, ate salad after salad and drank nothing but water, we still could only squeeze into a pair of our size 4′s and not our beautiful size 0 Rag & Bone jeans.
We were hoping to look like Heidi Klum in Jordache or Brooke Shields in her Calvins but instead we ended up looking like we were wearing a pair of “mom jeans.”
What gives?!! Are we the only girl in the world (Thank you, Rihanna) who feels like insulin is making them FAT!!!!
Apparently the answer is ‘NO’
We found out that many people gain weight when they begin taking insulin. The reason for this is when your blood sugar was too high, many of the calories you ate were flushed out of your system in your urine. Since insulin therapy turns those calories into energy for your body’s cells, all those lost calories are now being absorbed, which leads to weight gain.
Weight gain may also be related to other complex functions of insulin in the body related to how cells use fats and proteins.
The good news is eating healthy foods and staying physically active every day can help prevent unwanted weight gain. THANK YOU! We’re making a date with the treadmill because were definitely not skipping our insulin dosages to ward off weight gain. It’s stupid. Although you might shed pounds if you take less insulin than prescribed, the risks are serious. Without enough insulin, your blood sugar level will rise — and so will your risk of diabetes complications. One of our close friends lost her vision from shortchanging her insulin dosages. We plan to see all the fabulous fashions for New York Fashion Week Fall 2013.
Register now for ’Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’ - our largest free diabetes outreach event of the year promoting a diva attitude for living well with diabetes scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA.
‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’, mixes free beauty and fashion services, a Plus Size fashion show and music with interactive diabetes education in a fun, comfortable setting to broaden the appeal of diabetes educational outreach for women. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall , First Floor Eakins Lounge 10th and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
FREE ADMISSION
Register: 1-800-JEFF-NOW
BORED BY DIABETES EDUCATION? Check out our Free Diabetes Podcast inspired by Taylor Swift featuring a frank, fashion forward discussion on a the shocking diet trend called ‘diabulimia’ that has young women living with type 1 diabetes skipping or shortchanging their insulin to lose weight and risk a coma and an early death. Plus, we’re learning healthy ways to eat BBQ, playing games and hearing more great ‘diagnosis to DIVA’ stories http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/09/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mystery-diva
Look who’s on the red tomato carpet with Mr. Divabetic at Plus Night Out -NYC
Meet Mr. Divabetic on his quest to glamorize good health at Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
For sponsorship opportunities and upcoming outreach event details visit: www.divabetic.org and Divabetic’s Facebook’s Group and Fan pages.
The happy healthcare host, Mr Divabetic has been on a quest to glamorize good health by promoting fruits and vegetables in his videos all summer long. Most of us just aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. Rich in vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and water, it’s hard to understand how so many can resist that gorgeous nutritional profile. If you’re having trouble getting your five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, let Mr. Divabetic’s unique brand of diabetes education with humor, glamour and practical advice help you out.
Mr. Divabetic’s Serve, Taste or Trash game videos challenge you to choose from three fruits and vegetables in his Mystery Bag which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash. Let Mr. Divabetic help to inspire you overcome aversions to fruits and vegetables you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them with Serve, Taste or Trash at New York Summer Streets.
Play along with Mr. Divabetic as he challenges various American Diabetes Association staff members, Dr. Ileana Vargas – Rodriquez, Mimi Gonzalez BS, RN with the food game, ‘Serve, Taste or Trash!’ You might be surprised by the results.
Vegetables are one of those foods people either love or hate. The problem with hating our green friends is if you aren’t eating vegetables, your diet’s lacking in fiber and antioxidants. Like Mom always said, “they’re good for you!”
Mr. Divabetic talks to everyday people about their favorite fruits and vegetablesat Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. Laugh a little, learn a lot.
Coast to coast, Mr. Divabetic hosts the red TOMATO carpet. And what you’re wearing isn’t nearly as important as what you’re eating on this red carpet. GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS
Mr. Divabetic on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, CA
Chances are there are fruits and vegetables you love now that you hated as a kid. But how much fresh produce do you still avoid just because you think you don’t like them? Don’t get down, get DIVA!
Mr. Divabetic at the 2012 Tony Awards
LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic http://ning.it/NcR3ug
Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red tomato carpet atFashion’s Night Outin New York, NY, Central Farm Marketin Washington, DC, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in 2012. Watch more of Mr Divabetic‘s videos, enjoy over 75 free diabetes podcasts and get expert advice on diabetes and diabetes self-care at: www.divabetic.org
The happy healthcare host, Mr Divabetic raises awareness for diabetes in a fun, new way at the American Diabetes Association’s largest Latino event of the year — Feria de Salud, at St. Mary’s Park in Bronx, NY. The annual Feria de Salud Festival offers free health screenings and education to South Bronx residents about diabetes.
Play along with Mr. Divabetic as he challenges various American Diabetes Association staff members, Dr. Ileana Vargas – Rodriquez, Mimi Gonzalez BS, RN with the food game, ‘Serve, Taste or Trash!’ You might be surprised by the results. In the game, players are given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.
Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones. And the texture is crispy, rather than mushy.
Let Mr. Divabetic help to inspire you overcome aversions to fruits and vegetables you think you don’t like, and even learn to love them with his new food game, Serve, Taste or Trash.
LISTEN NOW: Free Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Whitney Houston hosted by Mr. Divabetic http://ning.it/NcR3ug
Meet Mr. Divabetic on the red tomato carpet atFashion’s Night Outin New York, NY, Central Farm Marketin Washington, DC, Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes outreach event in Philadelphia, PA, the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Expo in Pittsburgh, PA and the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conferences & Health Fairs in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX in 2012. Watch more of Mr Divabetic‘s videos, enjoy over 75 free diabetes podcasts and get expert advice on diabetes and diabetes self-care at: www.divabetic.org
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