3 Steps to a Successful Weight Management PlanWith a new year comes added pressure to make large-scale lifestyle changes. How many times have you decided to eat healthier, only...reactionscomments
Fiber, Sugar & Carbohydrates - How Do They Relate to Each Other?What is fiber and why is it a carbohydrate? Does it count as a calorie? Many people don’t know what fiber is...reactions2comments
A Sample Day of Meals With Nuts and SeedsNuts and seeds are tiny plant-based ingredients that are rich in nutrients. Many have unsaturated fats to promote heart health, blood sugar...reactions1comment
5 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Outing With T2DDining out may go from delightful to stressful after a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis. But there are a few ways to...reactions3comments
Low Glycemic Flour OptionsWho doesn’t love bread, muffins, biscuits, cookies, and scones? There is something about these high carb goods that are oh-so-satisfying and delicious...reactions8comments
Learning To Love VeggiesVegetables, ‘veggies’, are healthy food our bodies need. I have always been okay with them, but given another option, I used to...reactions3comments
5 Grocery Items I Buy as a Registered DietitianHave you seen the grocery hauls on social media? I have always been curious to see what other people consider staple grocery...reactions2comments
5 Things to Make with Rotisserie ChickenWith a busy family, I am always looking for ways to provide a healthy meal without having to spend hours in the...reactions3comments
5 Nutrition Tips for Better Diabetes ManagementThere is no "quick fix" to better health or diabetes management—however, small changes can yield significant results! You don't need a complete...reactions1comment
New Habit Possibilities for a Healthier New YearWhile most of us are still in the planning and prepping mode that December brings, soon enough, we will all be looking...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Don’t Beat Yourself Up If You Struggle With Healthy Eating During the HolidaysFall and winter holidays…For many of us, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors, especially...reactionscomments
Low Carb Alternatives for Popular Thanksgiving DishesYou may have heard the adage “gobble until you wobble” before, and can sense the uncomfortable feeling of fullness that many of...reactions1comment
This is What You Tell Yourself to Survive the Holiday BuffetI was a dieter and highly regulated my food for years (and years). That meant that I’d use up a whole lotta...reactions2comments
Good Food, Real Fast: The Building Blocks of Nutritious MealsOne of the main reasons people say it's challenging to eat healthily is that it takes too much time to make a...reactionscomments
Become a Meal Planning Pro!Meal planning has often been encouraged for busy people or families to prepare a week of nutritious, homemade meals without regular visits...reactions5comments
Practicing Portion Control With Type 2 DiabetesAs someone living with type 2 diabetes, having control of the foods I choose to consume and when to eat has provided...reactionscomments
Navigating Nutrition Recommendations When You Have DiabetesOne of the main themes and questions I often see come up in social media is “How can I follow the Food...reactions2comments
Cheers to the Holiday Season!Cheers to the holiday season! Many of us celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, parties with friends, and special work events...reactions2comments
Ideas for Cutting Calories and Carbs from Traditional Thanksgiving DishesGobble Gobble! Bring on the Turkey! The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1661, however, it wasn’t until 1863 that president Abraham Lincoln...reactionscomments