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Diabetes Tip
Thu May 23, 2013
Calorie Reduction Tip No. 5
There are calories in all the food on your plate. However, you don't have to finish all the food in front of you. If you feel content, stop! Put the rest away for another time. You don't have to eat all the food just because you dished it out. The same applies if you're at someone else's house. Learn more about portion sizes and eating control.
Definition of the Day
Thu May 23, 2013
macrosomia
(mack-roh-SOH-mee-ah):
abnormally large; in diabetes, refers to abnormally large babies that may be born to women with diabetes.
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Chicken Picadillo
Meal Type: Lunch Category: Poultry Author: Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.
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