Start Your Day With BreakfastI believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives us a kick start with energy and nutrients from a real meal. Not only is... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Nonstarchy VegetablesTo be honest, the carbohydrate content of nonstarchy vegetables is so low that nonstarchy vegetables are technically not considered carbohydrate foods in spite of my title above. But, of all... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Understanding The Glycemic IndexAre you left feeling hungry soon after finishing a meal? Are you frustrated with high blood glucose numbers hours after a meal? If you answered “yes” to either question, read... By Meryl Krochmal - MS RD CSP CDCESBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Key to Solving Emotional EatingProblem solving: it’s not just for 7th grade math class anymore. In this case, though, I’m not talking about figuring out what time the next train from Duluth will arrive... By Jen PicicciBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of ProteinHigh protein foods were definitely on display at this year’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, a gathering of more than 9,000 registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition scientists with a... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mediterranean Diet Made SimpleHave you been looking to make a change in how you eat? Are you tired of reusing the same recipes week after week? Do you want to try a recipe... By Meryl Krochmal - MS RD CSP CDCESBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - SweetsI’ve written about other groups of carbohydrate-containing foods – starchy vegetables, dairy, fruit, grains, beans and lentils – to make sure readers know these foods will affect blood glucose levels... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Choosing High Volume Foods to Eat More and Weigh LessWant 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... By Melissa Halas, MA RD CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Healthy Diet Secrets from Leading Nutrition ExpertsDo 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... By Melissa Halas, MA RD CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - BeansIn most nutrition-based food groupings, like the USDA MyPlate, beans and lentils are classified as lean protein foods, and rightfully so. One cup of kidney beans has about the same... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Facts About Coconut OilCoconut oil is one of the latest food crazes, with some people "dosing" several times a day. But, is coconut all it's cracked up to be? Here are some facts... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insulin Sensitivity TrainingI hope you don’t take this wrong, but I think you are insensitive – insensitive to insulin that is. More commonly called “insulin resistance", people with early type 2 diabetes... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breakfast Power - Pop QuizI’m sure you have heard the saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." The truth of the matter is that all meals are important in helping to... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Be Nutty For NutsAre you including nuts in your daily menu? Well, you probably should. Scientific studies continue to show benefits for people with diabetes, and in the prevention of type 2 diabetes... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sneaky Way to Burn More CaloriesHave 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... By Melissa Halas, MA RD CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - GrainsIn nutrition terms, the word “grain” usually refers to the seeds of grasses – but, not always. Wheat, rice, barley, rye and oats fit this grain- grass definition, but we... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - FruitThere’s a common misconception about diabetes and food – avoid sweets. It is true that our “Western diet” includes too much added sugar and too many concentrated sweets that everyone... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Best Whole Grains for Type 2 DiabetesGrains 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... By Melissa Halas, MA RD CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates – DairyMost dietary carbohydrate comes from plants – sugars and syrup, fruits, grains, starchy vegetables, and beans, for example. But there is one source of dietary carbohydrate that we borrow from... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Break the Stress Eating CyclePicture yourself in a stressful situation or after a long day of fast-paced work, do you unwind with food? Stressed out? Overeating? These two behaviors often go hand in hand... By Melissa Halas, MA RD CDEBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments