Nutrition

If you have diabetes, there is a good chance that you hear about (and talk about) carbohydrates and fiber on a regular basis. It is hard to mention carbohydrates without...

Like everyone else in the U.S., we wrapped up Thanksgiving over here, and I have to say, I’ve come a long way in the moderate eating department. Holidays used to...

Who doesn’t love a nice buffet spread full of dips, hors d'oeuvres, and other delicious snacks? Sometimes we fill up more before the meal, rather than at our feast itself...

You may have heard the adage “gobble until you wobble” before, and can sense the uncomfortable feeling of fullness that many of us experience on Thanksgiving. Although Thanksgiving is only...

The holiday season is upon us! 'Tis the season for holiday parties and family get-togethers. And what's a party without decadent and delicious desserts? However, many people living with type...

I have always been more of a planner than a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of girl. But when my husband and I welcomed our third child...

There are so many different options for sugar on the shelves today it is hard to know which is the best choice. Many say they are natural, or plant-derived, but...

It seems like everywhere you look these days there are billboards, advertisements and commercials for fancy coffee drinks. From grocery stores to malls there are lovely pictures incorporating whipped cream...

Picking eating is commonly seen in children, but in some cases, picky eating continues into adulthood. When diet choices are limited by picking eating habits, diet changes are more challenging...

You’re looking at an entire day of mouthwatering meals on the Mediterranean Diet that have been designed just for you! Packed with both flavor and nutrients, there’s no way you’ll...

You’re looking at a whole day of tasty meals handcrafted for you coming straight from a nutritious and undeniably delicious kitchen! With all the flavorful combinations you can mix and...

Sugar is so delicious, isn’t it? I mean, not straight up or anything, but mixed into things, like chocolate chips and chocolate cake and chocolate bars and… well, I guess...

If you are anything like me, part of the joy during a vacation is the food. That is not necessarily good when you have type 2 diabetes. When we plan...

Perhaps you’ve been accused of not being good at “watching what you eat.” “You really should pay more attention to how much saturated fat you’re eating.” “Are you sure you...

From creamy hummus and juicy tomatoes to olive oil and delicious seafood – the Mediterranean Diet is an undeniably tasty way to eat healthfully. You’re looking at an entire day’s...

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than 2 out 3 Americans are either overweight or obese. Given that weight loss is considered by...

Recently my three-year-old daughter, who has very strong opinions about just about everything, proclaimed that she loves water. That got me thinking: What if we could all have her unbounded...

With warmer weather, who doesn’t love spending more time outdoors? Bring on the cookouts! With burgers, hotdogs, potatoes, baked beans, corn on the cob, and the various salads, many people...

Yeah, yeah, yeah, 8 cups a day — we all hear it and we know we should be drinking more water. After all, our bodies are made up of mostly...

Here’s a delicious sample day of meals for 2000-2200 calories or omit snacks for 1600-1800 calorie plan; think of it like a compass to help you navigate your way around...