February is the month of love, and what better way to show yourself some love than by nourishing your body and prioritizing heart health? As someone living with diabetes, it's essential to make choices that support your overall well-being. In this post, we'll explore the importance of heart health and diabetes management and share a delicious dessert recipe crafted to support your health goals.

The Importance of Heart Health

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and people living with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and nerves, increasing the risk of heart disease. However, by making healthy lifestyle choices, you can reduce your risk and keep your heart healthy.

The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Health

Living with diabetes requires careful management of blood sugar levels, medication, and lifestyle choices. When it comes to heart health, people with diabetes need to be mindful of their cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and body weight. By controlling these factors, you can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters: A Delicious and Healthy Dessert Option

The good news is that you don't have to sacrifice flavor and enjoyment to support your heart health and diabetes management goals. Here's a delicious dessert recipe that features heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, and low-glycemic ingredients:

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup raw almonds, Cashews, or any nut of choice (please note, nutritional value is subject to change based on nut chosen)
- 3 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), melted
- Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals.
3. Dip almonds into the melted chocolate and arrange in small clusters on the baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.

Nutritional Values (Per Cluster):

• Servings: 6 cookies
• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 90
• Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g

Conclusion

Taking care of your heart health and managing diabetes requires commitment and dedication. By making healthy lifestyle choices, including eating a balanced diet and staying physically active, you can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. The Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters recipe is a delicious and healthy dessert option that supports your heart health and diabetes management goals.

Remember, loving your heart and your health is the best way to show yourself some love this February

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Cheryl
Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
8 X International Best-Selling Author

As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices.  It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.

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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER

The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.