Grilled Cheese Made DeluxeOne of my favorite (and quick) go-tos for lunch or dinner is a grilled cheese sandwich. But the traditional approach isn’t necessarily the most healthy when you’re living with type... By Corinna Santa Ana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Choose Healthy Cereal OptionsFor some reason, every once in a while, I have a craving for a cold bowl of cereal. This is the breakfast I had almost every morning as a kid... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Plant-Based Diets and Type 2 Diabetes – Part 2Plant-based diets deserve a kale-yeah for being the best for your health. In case you missed it, Part 1 of Plant-Based Diets for Diabetes breaks down the science of being... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teaching Healthy Habits EarlyLiving with type 2 diabetes is not easy. If you are also raising young children it can be especially difficult to navigate healthy eating for the entire family. You may... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sample Day of Colorful Brain-Protecting Meals for People With DiabetesReach your health potential one color-filled bite at a time. Each color contains a unique combination of phytonutrients—plant compounds that help neutralize cell-damaging molecules in the body, known as free... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Make Better SaladsI understand why some people say they don't like salads, because well, some salads are not good. I've definitely both made and ordered a salad that is kind of sad-looking... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Plant-Based Diets and Type 2 Diabetes – Part 1Mother Nature has appointed plants with the mighty role of improving digestive and immune function. Don’t wait; power your way to better health with a plant-based diet that is as... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breaking Down the Mediterranean DietLow-Carb, Intermittent Fasting, and Mediterranean. These diet terms are often referenced but not necessarily discussed thoroughly. When you are living with type 2 diabetes, you probably get frequent questions about... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Honey Okay for Type 2 Diabetics?Honey is a natural sweetener that tastes delicious in tea, coffee, on top of yogurt, and in baked goods. The fact that it is "natural" might make one think that... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could FODMAPs Be Causing You Pain?When you are living with type 2 diabetes, you may become accustomed to feeling more pain. Needle pricks and insulin shots do not come without a sting. Gastrointestinal discomfort may... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Healthy Eating: It’s All in Your HeadOne of the biggest reasons we turn to not-so-healthy foods is simple: Habit. Maybe when you were a kid your mom gave you a giant bowl of buttered noodles to... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creative Ways To Use LeftoversDid you know that you can reduce food waste by revamping your leftovers? Currently, about 31-40% of food in America gets wasted, most of which are nutrient-dense foods such as... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Swapping Out Your Snacks for DiabetesThere may have been quite a few things that changed when you were diagnosed with diabetes. Among them: exercising more, checking blood glucose levels, and making diet changes. Sometimes your... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Tips to Prep/Portion MealsI’m a big fan of pre-prepping, ready-made meals because it makes my life easier, especially during the pandemic when going out for meals doesn’t happen for me, and takeout is... By Kelly Kunik2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Give Your Carbs a Healthy Makeover - Part IIRead Give Your Carbs a Health Makeover - Part I which covers breakfast and a mid-morning snack! Carbohydrates have suffered from a bad reputation for long enough! This mighty macronutrient... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Vegetarian Cooking With ChickpeasI cook a lot of vegetarian dishes at home (somewhere around 75%) and for many reasons. One of my favorite legumes and go-to sources for plant-based proteins are chickpeas -... By Kelly Kunik1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diabetes SuperfoodsAll kinds of articles pop up about “superfoods.” It can be hard to understand what a superfood can do for you. “The term “superfood” has become so widespread that it... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is MCT Oil?I have been seeing questions and comments about MCT oil on our Facebook page, so I decided to write an article on what exactly it is. MCT oil became popular with... By Ashlen Wilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Do I Eat Enough Produce in the Winter?I don’t know about you, but over here in the Midwest, winter is tough. It’s cloudy, we can go days without a glimpse of the sun, and the produce is... By Katherine Gutwald, RD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Impact of Processed Foods on SocietyIn the 1950s a proverbial stone was cast into the waters of society that would send ripples of both liberation and public health crisis. The ‘stone’ represents the widespread adoption... By Samuel Taylor3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments