Hey Folks, This Thanksgiving week we're digging into the one thing that quietly shapes your food choices, your stress, and your blood sugar during the holidays: your toughtest habit. You know the one: The nibbling while cooking The nighttime snacking The "just one more" cookie because it's the holidays The bread basket that magically empties itself During the holiday season, that habit gets louder because emotions, sugar, nostalgia, fatique, and disrupted routine collide, but here's the hopeful part: If you can shift ONE hard habit now, during the most tempting time of year, you'll walk into January with confidence and control. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your toughtest habit shows up stronger during the holidays The simple brain science behind emotional eating The habit loop that drives your automatic choices How to pick the ONE habit that gives you the biggest return How to create holiday routines that keep your blood sugar steadier This isn't about perfection. It's about presence, intention, and choosing progress over pressure. Pull up a chair and join us at the table. What NOW? Ten questions Women Ask When Diabetes Comes Knocking.

Hello Friend, If you've ever had a resless night and woke up feeling hungrier, crankier, or more "off" with your day and food choices, there is real reason for it. Episode #127 Sleep Smarts: Why Rest is your Secret Weapon to Weight and Blood Sugar Control. In this episode, Anne explains why sleep is one of the most powerful tools for managing blood sugar, reducing cravings, and supporting a calmer, more predicatable metabolism. You'll learn: How poor sleep affects your hunger and satiey hormones Why you can wake up with higher glucose, without eating The surprising way that bad sleep can mimic prediabetes Simple fixes you can start tonight(no equipment needed) This is the missing piece that most women were never taught, and it's one change that can have a huge ripple affect through your entire day. If weight management feels harder as you age, or your blood sugar feels unpredicatble, this episode connects the dots with compassion and clarity. Listen in and find the kind of rest that makes all your health goals easier! Want answers to your questions? Subscribe to The Talking Apron newsletter and receive this What Now? Ten Questions Women Ask When Diabetes comes Knocking.

Hey Folks, Did you know that the order in which you eat your food can change how your body handles sugar(glucose)? Welcome to The Talking Apron, where Nutrition Educator and Diabetes Prevention Coach Anne Bernardin teaches women how to use food science to feel their best, starting right in the kitchen. In today's episode, Anne share the fiber first plate method showing how paring vegetables with protein creates a powerful, natural defense against blood sugar spikes. Listen in and you'll discover The science behind this approach Easy ways to add protein to every meal Why vegetables are the missing piece of the protein puzzle How women over 60 can protect metabolism and enegy through balanced eating. Are you a women 60+? Subscribe to The Talking Apron Newletter and receive this resource FREE: What Now? Ten Questions Women Ask About Prediabetes. Receive weekly and learn nutrition tips, habit changes, meal prep ideas, diabetes updates and the latest podcast.

Hello Folks, In this episode of The Talking Apron, Anne Bernardin breaks down how everyday cooking methods: boiling, baking, roasting, grilling and even microwaving, change the nutrients in your favorite vegetables. You'll learn which techniques boost nutrient absorption, which ones can cause loss, and how to pair your cooking methods with smart food choices to support steady blood sugar and better digestion. Anne explains the real science behind "cooking for health" shares practical tips you can use tonight and helps you see your kitchen as the best wellness tool you already own. Tune in to learn: Why boiling isn't bad (and when it's best.) How roasting and baking boost antioxidants How to grill safely without harmful compounds Why microwaving may actually preserve vitamins The truth about spinach, oxalates and calcium absorption Listen now and discover how a few smart tweaks in the kitchen can make every meal more nourishing and a little easier, too. Plus, during Nov 3-7th, 2025, the membership Kitchen Table Talk, is open for new members! If you're ready to turn what you're learning here into simple habits and real results, pull up a chari and join us. JOIN here

Hello Listeners, One of the most misunderstood and forgotten systems of the human body is one that is the basis of long term health. Your lymphatic system is your body's built in detox network, moving fluid, fighting infection and clearing out waste every day. But unlike your heart, it doesn't have a pump, which means that what you eat and how you move makes a difference. In this episode of The Talking Apron, Anne Bernardin, Diabetes Prevention Coach and Nutrition Educator, breaks down the simple foods that keep your lymph and your energy flowing smoothly. You learn how leafy greens, citrus, garlic, berries, and healthy fats support detoxification, reduce inflammation and help balance blood sugar naturally. You'll learn: Why a sluggish lymph system can make you feel puffy, tired and off balance The top foods that help your body "drain the sink" and fight inflammation. How hydration, fiber and healthy fats work together to stabilize blood sugar. A simple "Lymph Flow Salad" recipe that tastes as good as it feels. Kitchen Table Talk Membership OPENS Nov. 3-Nov 7, 2025 Join Anne's supportive community for women 60+ ready to take their health to the next level; to age vibrantly, balance blood sugar, make small habit shifts, and simplify their kitchen life, one plate at a time. Interested find the Waitlist here, Join link will be sent to you. https://www.thetalkingapron.com/kitchen-tablewl

Hello Listeners, This week on The Talking Apron, Anne dives into the delicious science of resistant starches and how a few kitchen tweaks can turn holiday favorites like sweet potatoes, rice and potatoes into gut-friendly, blood sugar steadying allies. You'll learn: What resistant starch really is (and how it supports your microbiome and insulin sensitivity). Why cooling cooked starches changes their chemistry for bettwe blood sugar control. Simple holiday swaps and cooking methods that let you enjoy the season without the spikes. The connection between gut health, inflammation, and long term glucose balance This episode blends nutrition science and real life strategies so you can enjoy your favorite dishes and protect your blood sugar this holiday season. FREE video guide mentioned in podcast: 5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar FAST and start balancing your meals with science backed strategies that work.

Hey there, Do you ever feel like eating healthy has turned into a math test? Counting calories, logging bites and stressing over the numbers can leave you exhausted and no closer to balanced blood sugar. In this episode of The Talking Apron, Nutrition Educator and Diabetes Prevention Coach Anne Bernardin shares how to tune back into your body's natural cues and discover your own Portion Power-no calculator required. You'll learn: Why calorie counting often backfires for women managing blood sugar How to use the hunger-fullness scale and "pause points" to reconnect with your body The science behind fiber and protein for lasting satisfaction Simple visual tools to portaion withour tracking apps Easy kitchen tricks to eat to satisfaction, not stress Listen in and start building peace with your plate-one mindful meal at a time Grab your Free video guide: 5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar FAST at https://www.thetalkingapron.com/five-hacks

Hey There Folks, fiber doesn't just keep you regular, it's one of the most powerful tools for lowering blood sugar and reversing insulin resistance. In this episode of The Talking Apron, host Anne Bernardin, Nutrition Educator and Certified Diabetes Prevention Coach, explains how small fiber-focused food swaps, can make a big difference in your glucose control. You'll learn: Why fiber slows glucose absorption and lowers insulin demand How gut health and inflammation impact insulin resistance Simple ways to add more fiber to every day meals On kitchen challenge to improve your blood sugar this week. GRAB the FREE video guide 5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar FAST And start feeling more in control of your health, without restiriction or overwhelm.

Hello and Welcome, Most women think health confidence comes from willpower. The truth?- It's built one small win at a time. In this episode of The Talking Apron, Ann shares three simple strategies, that help reduce blood sugar, that build proof-and with proof, that the small healthy habit changes are working, comes confidence: Tracking- how a simple low carb food swaps, stress and wins journal connects your daily choices to your blood sugar results. Planning Meals(not meal planning)- strategizing your meals for stressful days Stress Check-ins- how a five-minute Sunday pause can lower cortisol and boost insulin sensitivity. Confidence doesn't grow overnight- it's built from habits that prove to you, I can do this. Are you worried about your health today and in the future, is diabetes looming? Here is a FREE video guide for 5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar FAST. CLICK HERE Take a look, all back by science and used for years by Anne

Hello There, Most of us think about food, exercise, or stress when it comes to blood sugar. But sleep? That often gets left out. The truth is, poor sleep can raise cortisol, spike your blood sugar, and even change the way you crave food the next day. In this epidsode of The Talking Apron, Anne, breaks down: Why sleep deprivation raises fasting blood sugar How lack of rest drives carb and sugar cravings The real-life kitchen impact of a restless night sleep Simple apron approved tips to start sleeping better tonight. If you've ever wondered why your morning numbers are higher after a short night, or why it feels harder to eat well when you're tired, this episode is for you. Click here for FREE Video Guide: 5 Hacks to Lower Blood Sugar FAST