Did you know that Diabetes affects 1 out of 3 American adults?
I didn’t realize how close Diabetes was to me until it hit home when a close friend told me her daughter was diagnosed. Or a few years ago even closer when my cousin was diagnosed. Most people don’t even realize that the disease could be running through their family and need to take the proper steps to learn about their risk.
The following risk factors are most common for type 2 Diabetes:
- Being aged 45 or older
- Lacking physical activity
- Being overweight
- Having high blood pressure
- Having a family history of diabetes
- Being a member of certain ethnic groups (non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives)
- Having had diabetes during a pregnancy, or giving birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 pounds)
Rev Run & Justine
Rev Run & his amazing wife Justine are ambassadors for Novo Nordisk and the AskScreenKnow.com website that gives you a risk factor assessment so you can be educated on your health.
Last week, I got to sit down with Rev Run and his beautiful wife to chat about the importance of being educated and making healthy choices. Before we get to that however, we were treated to an amazing healthy eating cooking lesson from Top Chef contestant Chef Tiffany Derry.
She taught us how to make some fantastic easy healthy recipes that still taste amazing.
Healthy & Diet Friendly Recipes
I was able to record some of them for you guys so enjoy! (And while you are there please subscribe to my channel!)
Check out this awesome Zucchini and Feta Cheese Recipe:
Healthy Grilled Eggplant Dip Recipe
Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing
I got the chance to sit down with Rev Run and Justine to get their thoughts on healthy living and why they decided to become ambassadors for such a great cause.
Thanks to Novo Nordisk for the awesome event and don’t forget you can take your OWN risk assessment at AskScreenKnow.com as well as get meal planning tools, recipes and exercises to get you moving!
The amazing @RevRunWisdom Shares Healthy Recipes + My Exclusive Interview! {VIDEO} @NovoNordiskHave you ever thought about the risk of having diabetes?
Hi! I’m Nellie. I am a busy mama of three, wife to my high school sweetheart who loves to cook, workout and stay organized! I love to share helpful printables, the best recipes and fitness tips for the modern mom. I strongly believe that every mom can feed their family well, take proper care of themselves and have fun along the way! Read my story.
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Andrea Bates
Tuesday 27th of March 2018
I think about it all the time. My father had it, and it is ultimately what took him from me way too soon. So, yeah, it's a scary thing to think about but too scary not to. xo
Carla Patterson
Wednesday 1st of November 2017
Wow, great interview :) I definitely lack some healthy recipes lately, now I know exactly where to look for them :)
Stacie
Saturday 21st of October 2017
OMG great interview Nellie! I love Rev Run and Justine. I'm heading to learn more about their site!
Tamara
Thursday 19th of October 2017
My brother was diagnosed with type 1 which was so scary. Type 2 seems to be on the rise! My grandmother got it but not until she was 80. I will do anything to prevent it!
Kita
Wednesday 18th of October 2017
My hubs family has a few people who have it. I know I need to exercise more I am pre diabetic the doc hasn't put me on anything but she said I had until Dec to loose some weight or she would I am borderline so I have been moving and eating much better these days because I don't want it