Hemp Seeds: A New Protein To TryI recently visited Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market with my family. Eastern Market is well known for being one of the largest historic farmer’s markets in the country. Visiting a farmer’s... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Clutter Cause Overeating?Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in the journal Environment and Behavior that suggests a... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Time For That Postponed New Year's ResolutionWow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions? My specific recommendation was to spend early 2016... By Toby Smithson, MSNW, RDN, LDN, CDE2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breakfast: Take it Or Leave It? A Doctor Rants... Part III was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Split Pea Soup with HamSavory, comforting and full of flavor, this hearty split pea soup with ham is a great source of fiber and is simple to make. As the dried split peas cook... By Kelly Dabel, RDBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Think Values, Not Rules, When it Comes to Healthy EatingI recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over rules were more original thinkers. This got me... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Could I Ever Have a Baby?I am 39 years old. I have never had a child. The thought of having a child, aside from some warm, fuzzy afterthought, has never much crossed my mind. But…... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Can You Learn from Studying People Who Live in A "Blue Zone"?Ever heard of a “Blue Zone”? What if I told you that learning about it could help you live longer and better, and that you wouldn’t even have to start pumping... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can a Low Carbohydrate Diet Help?When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Eating Out with Diabetes... Now What?Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and so I have scheduled meals and carbohydrates through... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caffeine and Blood Sugar ControlDoes anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed Type 2Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and I can still... By Kate Cornell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Need a Resolution-Reboot?Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking? Have there been any holes punched in that... By Jen Picicci, MHS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Microwave Cooking: Eating Healthy with (Mostly) Packaged FoodsI freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to... By jennl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What You Need to Know About Setting a Goal for the New YearYou probably have goal setting on your mind right now, since the New Year is right around the corner. I think it's a fabulous time to think about what you want to... By Jen Picicci, MHS3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Carob Chip CookiesAll-purpose flour, chocolate chips, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and baking soda. These eight ingredients are the components used to make traditional chocolate chip cookies. If you have... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Full Day of Meals for 1500-1600 CaloriesThere’s a lot that comes packaged with the holiday season besides gifts, food, and good company. In between the holidays, there’s shopping to do, dinners to organize, errands to run... By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gift Ideas for the Holidays - With Awareness!Diabetes awareness isn't just about being knowledgeable about all that is diabetes... Diabetes awareness is also be about being aware of that person in our lives that lives with diabetes... By Lizmari Collazo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mushroom Fennel StuffingLooking for a lower carb version of this holiday favorite? This stuffing is delicious and flavorful with the addition of hearty mushrooms and savory fennel in addition to the traditional... By Kelly Dabel, RDBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low Carb Lunch IdeasWhen you have diabetes, carbohydrates are talked about to exhaustive extents. Many people with diabetes feel that carbohydrates should be eliminated or heavily restricted. However, carbohydrates are the body’s preferred... By Meryl Krochmal, MS, RD, CDCES3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments