243. Brownies for Breakfast: Lynne Bowman’s Diabetes Fix

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Brownies for Breakfast—Lynne Bowman’s Sugar-Free Kitchen Revolution

Host: Diane Gilman

Guest: Lynne Bowman, cookbook author and diabetes advocate

In this episode, Diane Gilman sits down with Lynne Bowman, the author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them. Lynne shares her journey from a type 2 diabetes diagnosis to reclaiming her health through joyful, sugar-free cooking. She reveals how simple swaps and rare sugars like allulose can make your favorite treats healthy, and why cooking for yourself is the foundation of longevity. From brownies to breakfast pancakes, Lynne proves that eating well doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or pleasure.

What You’ll Hear:

• Lynne Bowman’s personal story: how she reversed her diabetes with diet and lifestyle
• Why “Brownies for Breakfast” is a cookbook for everyone—not just diabetics
• The benefits of rare sugars like allulose and how to use them in everyday recipes
• Lynne’s tips for making healthy food delicious, easy, and accessible
• How to shift your mindset from restriction to joyful eating
• The importance of cooking for yourself and taking control of your health as you age
• Real talk about aging, food, and how to thrive in your 70s, 80s, and beyond
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Lynne Bowman’s Book & Resources

• Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them
• Amazon
• Bookshop.org
• Lynne Bowman’s Website: lynnebowman.com
• Instagram: @lynneparmiterbowman

✨ Highlights & Takeaways

• Eating well is about joy, not deprivation—food should make you feel lucky, not guilty
• Simple swaps and rare sugars can make your favorite treats healthy
• Cooking for yourself is the best way to control your health and happiness
• Lynne’s recipes are easy, affordable, and designed for real life
• Food is community, family, communication, and love

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