The Talking Apron: Your Kitchen Companion for Diabetes-Friendly Living

The Talking Apron: Your Kitchen Companion for Diabetes-Friendly Living

A podcast that helps women turn everyday cooking into a tool for blood sugar balance. Each week you’ll find practical nutrition tips, simple meal ideas, and real-life strategies for living well with pre diabetes or diabetes.

Episodes

September 25, 2025 11 mins
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 imp...
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Hey Folks, Think healthy eating takes too much time? Think again. In this episode of The Talking Apron podcast, Anne Bernardin shares Fast Veggie Hacks, that prove dinner can be simple, tasty and blood sugar friendly. You'll discover: Why quick veggie sides make such a difference for blood sugar stability. How to shop and save time with precut veggies Easy 10 minute hacks-like prep ahead cold salads, using leftover cooled veggies,...
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Hey Folks, Did you know every bite of broccoli, spinach, or zucchini does more than just fill your plate, it powers the very engines of your body, the cell?  In this week's episode, I'll walk you through how vegetables fuel your cells through digestion and why this matters so much when you're working to keep blood sugar steady. Strengthen the gut lining, protectiing against "leaky gut" Regulate inflammation through out the body Ev...
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Hello, Welcome to this episode of The Talking Apron.   Fiber is more than just roughage. It's powerful nutrition science at work in your body. In this episode, we'll unpack how a fiber-rich diet supports gut healing, fuels your microbiome, and naturally boosts GLP-1, a hormone that plays a big role in blood sugar control. We'll cover: How fiber helps repair leaky gut and calm inflammation Why feeding your gut microbes leads to bett...
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Hey there! Tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant- these colorful "nightshade" vegetables" show up on our plates in so many ways. But if you've ever heard they're bad for inflammation, arthritis or even blood sugar, you might be wondering: Should I be eating them at all? In this episode of The Talking Apron, I break down: The real nutrition benefits of "nightshades" for blood sugar and overall health The myths about inflammation an...
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Hey There Folks, In this episode of The Talking Apron, we're celebrating one of summer's most versitile vegetables: zucchini. From backyard gardens to farmers'markets, zucchini is everywhere this season, and it's more than just a side dish. Packed with fiber, hydrations and nutrients, this mild-tasting veggie can play a powerful role in keeping bloo sugar steady and meal prep simple. Here's what we're stirring up in today's kithen...
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Bold & Balanced: Black Pepper-The Tiny Spice That Makes Healthy Eating Pop Black pepper isn't Just a table shaker, it's a tiny metabolic helper.  In this episode of The Talking Apron podcast, we crack open the science of piperine, the compound that give pepper its kick and helps your body absorb foods like turmeric.  You'll learn how a simple grind can boost flavor, support insulin sensitivity, and make healthy meals feel anything ...
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Hey There, Glad you found The Talking Apron podcast. Need a creamy way to keep blood sugar steady and dinner stress-free? In this episode of The Talking Apron, we dive into the mighty avocado. Your kitchen's build-in source of healthy fats, gut-loving fiber, and instant flavor.  You'll hear: Why the fat and fiber combo in avocados calms glucose spikes Simple tricks to buy, ripen and store without the dreaded gray spots Freezer fri...
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Howdy Friends,  Welcome to The Talking Apron podcast. This episode is being recorded in the middle of summer, when gardens are bountiful and fresh food is at it's best. The herb, fresh, feathery dill isn't just for pickles. In episode 111, we break down dill's low-carb nutrition stats, research linking dill to better insulin sensitivity, food storage and a few recipes. Grab your cuppa.. water, hydrate and press play, let dill deliv...
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Hey There Folks, Ready to spice up your wellness routine in just fifteen minutes? Episode #110 of The Talking Apron, Ginger Zing: Flavor and Blood Sugar Balance, invites you to discover how a humble knob of ginger can calm your stomach, smooth out blood-sugar bumps, and turn everyday meals into flavor-forward confidence boosters. Pour yourself a glass of water, press play, and let Anne reveal the surprising science, quick uses, buy...
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Hey There Folks, Thanks for finding The Talking Apron podcast. Are you craving something sweet that won't send your glucose on a roller coaster? In this bite-sized episode, #109 Kiwi Kick-Start: A quick Boost for Blood Sugar Balance, host Anne Bernardin breaks down why kiwi fruit deserves a front-row spot in every pre-diabetic woman's kitchen (really everyone's kitchen). What you'll learn How to tame the sweet tooth spike-How kiwi...
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Hey there! Thanks for finding The Talking Apron podcast. Do you ever feel like your food is flavorless? That your tired of the sauces and spices that you use. Try something new, use mint! In this crisp, refreshing episode, Anne(me) a certified Diabetes Prevention Coach, nutrition educator and no nonsense kitchen ally(who lives with type 1 diabetes) shows how the humble mint leave can add zing to meals and deliver science backed ben...
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Hello and Welcome, Small choices really do add up, especially when it comes to your plate. In this episode of The Talking Apron, we're diving into how adopting a sustainable growth mindset, where progress matters more than perfection can transform your relationship with food. You'll learn how adding even one vegetable a day can support blood sugar balance, boost energy, and build long-term health. Whether you're overwhelmed by food...
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Hello and Welcome to The Talking Apron podcast. Before you start listening.. let's help our bodies out.. go ahead and grab a cuppa WATER.  Remember, hydrations is important for our health! Here's what we're stirring up in today's episode: Turmeric: The Golden Spice for Diabetes Friendly Cooking Taming Inflammation & Blood Sugar Spikes: Many of us face unpredicatable blood sugar swings-learn how             curcumin, the active com...
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June 12, 2025 15 mins
Hey There Folks, Thanks for finding us, we are so glad you are on a journey to better your health. With today's podcast episode of The Talking Apron podcast, we ask the question, "Could the secret to sweet eating satisfaction be hiding in your spice rack?". In this flavorful episode, we are exploring the surprising benefits of cinnamon and the possible harms. You'll learn: What the science says about cinnamon and insulin sensitivi...
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Hey Folks, Thanks for finding us. Podcast #103 Spinach Revival: Small Leaf, Big Power. Spinach is having its' moment, and it's about time! In this episode of The Talking Apron, we're bringing this small but mighty leaf back into the spotlight, showing you how it can play a powerful role in your blood sugar balane, overall health, and weeknight meals. Here's what we're talking anout in today's episode: Science-backed benefits of sp...
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Howdy Folks, Thanks for joining us. Podcast #102: Rooted in Health: Why Parsnips Matter! Parsnips might not be the friendliest of vegetables in the produce aisle, but they're packed with nutrients, blood sugar benefits, and cozy sweet flavor.  In this episode of The Talking Apron, Anne shares how this forgotten root can bring balance to your plate, and your pantry. We'll discuss: Meet the parsnip, a forgotten favorite Nutrition an...
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Hey there Folks, In this flavor packed episode of The Talking Apron, Anne peels back the layers of garlic's history, from ancient pyramids,to your pantry. Discover why garlic is more than just a kitchen staple. It's a diabets-friendly superfood, with heart-healthy benefits, virtually no carbs, and a whole lot of character. You'll learn how to grow it, store it, and cook with it, plus hear the quirly folklore that made garlic famous...
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Hello and Welcome to Episode #100 of The Talking Apron podcast. In this milestone episode, "The Next Adventure in Nutrition and Diabetes", Anne Bernardin, type 1 diabetic, nutrition educator and founder of The Talking Apron, shares a hearfelt announcement that marks the beginning of a new chapter. Anne opens up about her deep committment to helping others not just manage, but truly live well with diabetes and why seh believes no on...
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Hello Folks, In this fresh and flavorful episode of The Talking Apron, we're shining a light on cilantro-a vibrant herb with powerful benefits for blood sugar balance and overall health. Cilantro isn't just a garnish; it's a natural nutrition powerhouse packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and compounds that may help support healthy glucose levels. You'll learn: Why cilatro matters for people manageing diabetes o...
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