Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE

We have already shared with you several sources of hidden sugars, such as tomato sauce, low-fat foods, and canned fruit. But perhaps the biggest culprit of hidden sugars is the...

So you’ve lost the excess weight, now it’s time to maintain! Did you know that consistent exercise is one of the most important parts of weight maintenance? The National Weight...

As we age, there is a steady decline in the amount of muscle tissue in both men and women. Calorie needs are reduced with decrease muscle mass, making weight gain...

You’ve got to MOVE it move it! There’s no one size fits all for exercise. Our modern diet leans toward high-fat, high-calorie foods, while our lifestyle is becoming more and...

Many people gauge how much to eat by how much food is placed in front of them. For example, when participants in a research study were served soup in a...

Even when you are not feeling a strong emotion, you may resort to eating without the presence of physical hunger cues. This may happen if you are bored or if...

When you first find out you have been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed and overloaded with information. There is so much to understand about your body...

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you know that your body has trouble regulating blood sugar levels. This is because the cells of your body no longer respond properly...

Sometimes snacks are needed to keep you energized throughout the day! Some people even eat 4-5 snack-meals instead of 3 larger meals. When you do snack, it’s important to eat...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know where your blood cholesterol levels are? Make this month a time to take steps towards feeling and living your best! We’re...

Want to eat more and weigh less? The answer lies in volumetrics. Volumetrics is the principle of eating foods that contain lots of water and fiber. Water and fiber take...

Do you ever wonder what America’s leading nutrition experts eat? Would you give anything just to peek into their refrigerators or snoop through their cabinets? Are you dying to know...

Have you ever heard someone say, "I have a slow metabolism"? They may be right! Body size, muscle mass, gender, and age can all impact your metabolism and how many...

Grains are made from edible seeds or kernels, in their whole form, these contain three components—the endosperm, the germ, and the bran. Refined grains, found in cakes, cookies, or white...

The average American man consumes around 335 calories from added sugars while women consume around 239 calories. That’s an alarming 15 to 21 teaspoons of sugar a day. New recommendations advise...

Part of type 2 diabetes management involves achieving or maintaining the best weight for you! These foods when enjoyed in the right amounts can help you with blood glucose control...