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Fasting 70 to 90 normal 80 to 130 diabetes 1 to 2 hours after meal: less than 140 normal less than 180 diabetes Pre-Meal (Baseline Glucose) 72 to 90 non-diabetic A1C: less than 5.7 normal less than 7.0 diabetes Normal Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels for Non-Diabetics 1 hour after eating: Below 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating: Below 120-130 mg/dL 3 hours after eating: Close to fasting levels (~80-100 mg/dL) What High Post-Meal Glucose Could Indicate 1. If 2-hour glucose is still above 140 mg/dL → Possible impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes) 2. If 3-hour glucose is still above 120 mg/dL → Your body might be taking longer than normal to clear glucose, possibly indicating: Mild insulin resistance (even if fasting levels are normal) Slower glucose metabolism due to thyroid function or stress hormones A higher glycation rate, contributing to your slightly higher A1C

I'm vegan because I care about animals and don't want to contribute to their suffering. Once I learned how even eggs and dairy often involve harm or exploitation, I realized I didn’t want to be part of that system anymore. It just feels right for me to live in a way that matches my values of compassion and respect for all beings. My thoughts on honey.  I rarely use honey as a sweetener. I mainly use maple syrup and coconut sugar. Some vegans choose to make exceptions like local honey from responsible beekeepers, especially when: It's not industrially produced, The bees are well cared for, and It supports local agriculture and pollination. I really believe that if a lot of people were aware of how their food is processed when it gets to their plate, they would be vegan too.  Many people are conditioned to believe that it's just the way things are.  For others, they may care but feel overwhelmed by the idea of change, or they justify it because it’s convenient, tastes goo...

When growing microgreens, you'll need to soak larger seeds like sunflower seeds and peas. However, smaller seeds such as broccoli, kale, fenugreek, and radish don't require soaking. This is also because they're small size makes it challenging to spread them evenly when they are wet.  For a 10" by 20" tray, typically use about 1-1/4 cups of dry seeds (sunflower seeds or peas) and soak them in water overnight for 8 to 12 hours. Both sunflower seeds and peas will double in size and fill up the tray nicely.  You can choose either coconut coir soil for growing your microgreens.  You can select any organic soil that is specifically labeled as suitable for seed starting.  After spreading out the soil, you can spray some water to evenly hydrate it. This can be done while the seeds are soaking, and the soil will be ready to be planted.  Once your seeds have been fully soaked for 8 to 12 hours and the soil is prepared, it's time to plant them.  Evenly spread the seed...