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, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 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, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meeting Carbohydrates - Starchy VegetablesPlants are carbohydrate factories. Plants take the carbon dioxide we breathe out, mix with water, add energy from sunlight, and produce sugars, starches and fiber – the three categories of... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sugar Swaps – Easy Ways to Improve Your Carb CountThe 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... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating Right When Eating OutImagine that you’re about to complete your advanced certification in healthy eating for type 2 diabetes. You know your meal plan backward and forward, and you can spot a carbohydrate... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Little Known Ways to Lower Your Blood GlucosePart 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... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments