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When the roof was mine and the walls were theirs…

When the roof was mine and the walls were theirs…

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Gratitude boosts health—here’s a one-minute habit

Gratitude boosts health—here’s a one-minute habit
Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a health strategy. Linked to better sleep, stronger immunity, and lower risk for chronic disease, gratitude can reset your rhythm and help you feel good again.
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Why soup is my winter superpower (+ Recipe)

Why soup is my winter superpower (+ Recipe)
Soup is my winter superpower—cozy, nutrient‑rich, and endlessly versatile. From delicata squash to lentils, every bowl expands your palate, boosts nutrient variety, and makes feeling good simple.
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They sold the patent for insulin for $1

They sold the patent for insulin for $1
On World Diabetes Day, we honor Frederick Banting’s radical generosity—he gave insulin to the world. His vision reminds us that health should be guided by purpose, not profit
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Cutting carbs works--bet you don't know why

Cutting carbs works--bet you don't know why
Your body is brilliant—it knows what to do with real carbohydrates like oats, lentils, and berries. Refined ‘carbs’ confuse the system, but whole carbohydrates stabilize blood sugar, support your microbiome, and fuel lasting health
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About Peggy...

Let's face it. What we're doing is not working. What we're eating is not making us thinner or healthier.

We need to change our ideas around food and exercise if we’re ever going to change the numbers -- weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. We’ve got to try something else.

Peggy's effective, innovative programs are based on research, new and old. Peggy has worked with thousands of people, leading them to reach their goals… weight loss, lower blood glucose, better blood pressure and cholesterol levels, more energy, you name it.


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When the roof was mine and the walls were theirs…
Gratitude boosts health—here’s a one-minute habit
Why soup is my winter superpower (+ Recipe)
They sold the patent for insulin for $1
Cutting carbs works--bet you don't know why


This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

Irl died 4 months before his 100th birthday.

About Me

I’m Peggy Kraus, an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. My clients often tell me my superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes — but the impact goes far beyond blood sugar.

After almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, I’ve seen how the American diet has affected people’s lives. I know health isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and getting your life back.

I’ve helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure — all through simple, strategic lifestyle changes rooted in science and compassion.

My signature 6‑week program, 5 to Thrive, teaches the five key strategies my most successful clients use to create lasting change. And my newest program, Diabetes Rescue, is helping people move toward type 2 diabetes remission with a bold, plant‑powered approach that gives them the tools, support, and confidence to take back control of their health.

A plant‑based lifestyle is powerful. And so are the results my clients achieve.



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