Are Beets Good for People With Type 2 Diabetes?Even as a young child, I loved beets. Call me crazy or weird but the texture and slight pickled flavor added to a salad was one of my very favorites!...reactionscomments
Increasing Your Veggie IntakeI was talking to a friend recently about how my diet has been lacking veggies as of late (which is weird because I love veggies) and I wasn't sure why...reactionscomments
(Still) Learning To Plan My MealsBeing diagnosed with type 2 diabetes means life has changed. For some, in small ways; for others, in big ways. For me, it was a major life event. It was...reactionscomments
Maybe Eating Six Small Meals a Day Isn’t the Best WayIt’s all about calories in, calories out, right? Maybe not. A study compared the effects of a hypoenergetic diet (that means low calorie!) on two groups of people who have...reactions1comment
Get Started with Meal Planning in 6 StepsDo you ever feel stressed about what to serve for dinner? You are not alone! Meal planning is a technique that may help. Research has shown that not only can...reactionscomments
Breakfast On The GoBreakfast - A the meal that's easy to skip and a meal that none of us should miss. For me, it feel like I'm always rushing around in the morning...reactionscomments
The One Eating Habit That Will Change Your Relationship to FoodThere are millions (trillions?) of tips for changing your eating habits, am I right? Stop eating carbs. Eat the right carbs. Eat a high fat diet. Eat a low fat...reactions3comments
It’s Snack Time!As a dietitian, I am always asked for recommendations on healthy snack ideas. Snack time is a very important (and frequent!) event in my home so trust me when I...reactionscomments
The Tool That Helped Curb My Nighttime EatingI’m using the power of self-monitoring for two goals in my own life: Exercise and avoid night time overeating. I used to feel like I had time for exercise, but...reactionscomments
Type 2 Diabetes: The Sodium Factor and HypertensionWithin my own personal health history, hypertension remained low on the list of concerns. Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, birth control pills did appear to influence borderline high...reactions4comments
Healthy Snacking On The Go!When you're out and about, finding healthy, diabetes-friendly snacks can often be difficult. But, going a long time without eating can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and can make you...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make Yourself Love BreakfastA couple of years ago a small study was published, and its results were pretty incredible: The men and women in the study, all of whom had type 2 diabetes...reactionscomments
Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 Fatty AcidsMost likely you have heard about omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids and their advantage to our overall health when found readily in the diet. The Washington Post recently...reactionscomments
Should You Be Eating A “Whole Foods” Diet?Over the last few years, the term “whole foods” has become very mainstream. Not only is the large chain supermarket wildly popular, so much so that they are expanding throughout...reactionscomments
The Danger in Skipping Meals with DiabetesWeight Loss Food Prep Tricks for Busy ParentsWe’ve all been there. The alarm didn’t go off so now we are rushing out the door without breakfast. Work is too busy...reactionscomments
What's The Best Time To Eat Cake?Even though the holidays are behind us, I’m guessing there will still be occasions this winter when you’re going to want to consume cake (or candy hearts or a shamrock...reactionscomments
“Good Carbs” vs “Bad Carbs”I see this terminology all the time and to be honest, I hate it. I am a firm believer that all foods can be part of a healthy diet. So...reactionscomments
Small Appliances For Healthy EatingThis may seem like an odd post to put on Type2Diabetes.com. I think it’s important to talk about how to make healthy meals when we are so busy in life...reactions10comments
3 Ways To Make Sure You're Eating Healthy In The New YearDiabetes means there's lots of talk about eating healthy. With the new year comes new resolutions and promises to eat healthy - with many give up after after the first...reactionscomments
How Was Your Diabetes Management During the Holidays?I love writing for Type2diabetes.com, but I miss getting personal feedback from you in conversation. But, I do get personal feedback from my patients, and the advice I give them...reactionscomments
