Nutrition

When I got ready to write this article, I had all sorts of titles like “3 Ways Cinnamon Makes You Healthier” and “Why You Should be Eating More Cinnamon” running...

Being diagnosed with diabetes can be an overwhelming experience. There are many myths that go along with the diagnosis, making it difficult to navigate truth from fallacy. One of the...

I am not a fan of wasting food - I never have been. I grew up in a family with 6 children and parents who survived the depression. We didn’t...

During the months of January and February, and then again in the Spring, getting ready for bathing suit weather, I find my patients talking about following some sort of detox...

This year, avoid calling in sick to summer festivities with the immune fighting power of whole food ingredients. Of course, food alone isn't a cure-all. You need sleep, exercise, and...

In 2019, 2,142 people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes took our online Type 2 Diabetes In America survey. Each year, we learn so much about this community through the survey...

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the amount of milk alternatives on the shelves these days? There are so many options it can seem like information overload. But fear not, most...

We are all looking for ways to keep our immune system working at top-notch. There are many simple steps you can take to help build up your immune system, leaving...

Food is nourishment and keeps us alive, but in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, eating is often automatic and rushed - we don't always think about what...

It's the start of summer, and the family may be basking in the sun while poolside when all of a sudden – achoo! A case of the summer sniffles strikes...

In this article, I would like to share my findings on a dietary approach known as intermittent fasting, which has received much attention in the last several years for its...

Many of us living with diabetes (and without) need to be mindful of our salt intake. Too much salt contributes to high blood pressure and puts additional strain on our...

During my journey with type 2 diabetes, I have picked up some healthier snacking tips and tricks. First, let me say this - you can have many things in moderation...

Have you ever just felt blah? You know...not motivated, driven, or inspired for work or activities that you usually love? Did you know that changes in your diet could impact...

Most of us have a mid-afternoon snack to combat low blood sugars and hunger pangs, but if we don’t time it just right, we end sabotaging our dinner plans. So...

Skipping breakfast is not a good idea when you have type 2 diabetes. Studies show that skipping breakfast can lead to higher blood glucose levels during the rest of the day...

Diet and diabetes are inseparable; everything we consume influences our biome and as diabetics, one factor that is influenced more easily is, of course, blood glucose. So with diabetes, diet...

Soda is an addicting combination of carbonation and sugar, and for some, caffeine. Once you’ve had it, you’ll probably want more. It obviously tastes more exciting than water, but unfortunately...

Carbohydrates, the topic of debate amongst people with diabetes and other members of health-related communities. A subject that has many personal experiences mixed with sketchy data that can show both...

Eating healthy isn’t easy, nor is it cheap. The following four grocery items are healthy and economical! Excellent for soups, stews, and veggie burgers. Lentils have a long shelf life...