Latest Posts
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Why Carb Counting is Important
Monday, September 21, 2015
Certified diabetes educator Catherine Harrison explains how having candid discussions with people with diabetes on their carb intake can give them a different perspective and help them modify their diets to choose this food group moderately.
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Join the “Choose a New Whole Grain” Challenge
Friday, September 04, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about trying alternative whole grains which can offer health benefits and new flavors.
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Gut Feeling: Should Probiotics be a Regular Part of our Diets?
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
By Douglas R. Garner Medical/Scientific Writer and Editor
Probiotics have become a popular health food trend. Douglas Garner defines this "good" bacteria, what science says about it, and what types of foods it can be found in.
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Gluten: To Eat or Not to Eat?
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Amy Hess-Fischl discusses if this type of diet is beneficial for those who do not have celiac disease.
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Healthy Grab-and-Go Foods to Keep on Hand
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
Everyone has those moments where they are pressed for time, so good food choices get put to the back in terms of priorities. Here are some examples of healthy foods that are easy to make or take with you when you are on the go.
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Embrace the Taste of Eating this Summer!
Monday, July 06, 2015
For people with diabetes, the summer can bring some eating challenges. Certified diabetes educator Debbie Berg offers some meal planning ideas to help people enjoy food during this time of year.
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Planning a Healthy Family Feast
Friday, July 03, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
The Fourth of July is upon us here in the U.S., as well as other international holidays that are soon to follow, so registered dietitian Yvonne Greer discusses some helpful eating strategies during these days when people's everyday diets typically go out the window.
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Can You Healthfully Eat “Low-Carb”?
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Amy Hess-Fischl continues her previous discussion on low carbs and talks about how people with diabetes can develop eating strategies to incorporate this type of diet into their meal planning.
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How Glycemic Index Can Complement Your Meal Planning
Friday, June 19, 2015
Glycemic Index (GI) is a tool that can help you understand how fast a carbohydrate raises blood glucose and be used to assist with diabetes meal planning.
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Exploring the Best Fruits for Blood Sugar Control
Monday, June 15, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about how you can incorporate this food group into your diet and not increase your blood sugar too much.
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Do Low Carb Diets Work for People with Diabetes?
Friday, June 12, 2015
By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl discusses the benefits and challenges of these types of diets.
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The Paleo Diet: What are the Benefits?
Thursday, June 04, 2015
By Amy Hess-Fischl MS, RD, LDN, BC-ADM, CDE
Certified diabetes educator Amy Hess-Fischl provides some insights about this popular diet.
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A Bill for Sweetened Drink Warning Labels Proposed
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
A bill proposed by the California legislature would require a warning label be placed on sweetened beverages to warn consumers of the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay.
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The DASH Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
Registered dietitian Yvonne D. Greer discusses the benefits of both eating plans and how they can affect diabetes control.
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Cut Half the Calories from Your Rice
Thursday, April 16, 2015
A new study shows the possibility of cooking rice and reducing the amount of calories by half. Check out the secret way to do so.
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Consistently Eating Breakfast
Thursday, April 09, 2015
Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes offers some tips to help people who usually skip breakfast, so that they can starting eating the most important meal of the day again on a regular basis.
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Grocery List Prep for a Week
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Every week do you find yourself rushed and stopping on the way home from work for take-out or fast food? Do many of your meals consist of whatever is available from the vending machine, or drive-thru? Learn about some strategies to prepare ahead to eat healthier and spend less money.
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Waste Not, Want Not…
Monday, April 06, 2015
By Yvonne D. Greer MPH, RD, CD
With the recent passing of the holidays, registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about effective ways to make leftovers work longer and smarter.
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Added Sugar
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Sugar is in many foods and beverages we eat every day. It is recommended that we decrease this additional consumption of unnecessary sugar and here are a few ways to do so.
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Ginger's Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes
Monday, March 23, 2015
By Clara Schneider MS, RD, RN, CDE, LDN
There are many articles about ginger's effects on lowering blood glucose. We're going to lay out all the latest findings for you.
