Nutrition

Do you love embracing seasonal fruits and vegetables? Along with better flavor, consuming seasonal foods also gives Mother Nature a helping hand. Generally, seasonal and local ingredients require less energy...

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...

There is something about holding a to-go coffee cup that transforms one's mood. A little paper cup can turn any frown upside down! With a few quick sips, the world...

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...

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 3 years ago. After a while, it progressed to type 2 diabetes. Part of my problem is eating "right". I've never been good at...

Whether a friend or family member is offering advice on what you should eat or you found some information online, there is a lot of conflicting information regarding understanding some...

Do you taste, feel, smell, and embrace everything your sweet treat has to offer? Or do you sometimes eat so quickly that the taste may not register with your tastebuds?...

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...

If you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that nearly every product is more expensive. Inflation in the United States has contributed to a major...

I am living my best life. I just returned from Nassau, Bahamas. I am traveling to Montego Bay, Jamaica, next. So, I know you are probably wondering how I can eat...

After you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor may recommend changing your eating habits or starting a new diet. The word "diet" may carry some negative connotations. But...

Sandwiches are one of my favorite lunch foods. What's not to like? They're easy to make, and can be eaten hot or cold. There's a seemingly endless possibility of ingredients...

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...

While food costs may be on the rise, your blood glucose levels don't have to follow. There are plenty of healthy food options that can help keep those dollar bills...

Mexican food is the best (in my opinion, at least!). I love all of the vibrant flavors and colors used in this cuisine. Each region of Mexico, of course, has...

As someone living with type 2 diabetes, having control of the foods I choose to consume and when to eat has provided me the peace of mind that allows me...

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...

February was American Heart Month, which was dedicated to the importance of caring for your heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, people with diabetes are more...

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.1 Studies have questioned how...

When trying to manage type 2 diabetes (T2D), my clients often ask me, "Is fruit okay to eat?" Often, fruit gets a bad reputation. While it may be considered "nature's...