Katherine Gutwald, RD

While most of us are still in the planning and prepping mode that December brings, soon enough, we will all be looking towards the New Year. And with it, potentially...

So often, my patients tell me that they know they should be eating more vegetables, but they don't know how or have the desire to make it happen. However, the...

Sadly, many people in America struggle with food security. Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Often, figuring out what to eat is...

Hopefully, when you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D), your doctor spent a lot of time discussing the additional health complications involved with T2D. Proper blood sugar management is...

So often, it can feel like climbing a mountain when trying to make nutrition or lifestyle changes. People choose cleanses, fasts, and "dry" months to achieve significant weight loss or...

When we talk about protein, we are not only talking about the most expensive part of the grocery trip but also the part of the meal that offers some significant...

Now that you or a loved one are living with type 2 diabetes, you may be wondering if your favorite old recipes can still be part of your type 2...

Dining out may go from delightful to stressful after a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. But there are a few ways to set yourself up for success. Here are some...

With our busy schedules, it can take a lot of work to look ahead to the next day and devise a lunch plan. But if you prioritize packing a healthy...

The Mediterranean diet has long been explored and discussed. While there is no one-size-fits-all diet or eating plan for people with type 2 diabetes, it could be helpful to explore...

I think we can all agree that building healthy eating habits is a lifelong goal. Starting certain practices at a young age can help habits stick for the long term...

Vitamin D works together with calcium to promote bone strength. When vitamin D is not available in adequate amounts, the bones can suffer. In the summer, we're usually exposed to...

While fiber is an important aspect of everyone's diet, fiber plays an even more critical for people living with type 2 diabetes. Fiber can slow the gut's absorption of sugar...

One of the first questions people may ask when diagnosed with diabetes is, "how?" New studies emerge frequently. But we can safely say that most recommendations for avoiding diabetes come...

Meal planning has often been encouraged for busy people or families to prepare a week of nutritious, homemade meals without regular visits to the drive-thru. Convenience often wins when you're...

You may have heard about antioxidants. Antioxidants are a compound naturally found in many fruits and vegetables that may help protect against some forms of disease. Studies have questioned how...