Far more than any other football game, the Super Bowl is a sporting event like no other, watched and celebrated by millions coast to coast at parties big and small. No matter what the outcome of the game may be, on Super Bowl Sunday, one thing is for certain – there is a “super bowl” of […]
Are you looking for a way to manage your diabetes and general health during the holiday season, without gaining weight and mismanaging your blood sugar?
This weekend I’m hosting a holiday brunch for my son’s ice-hockey team. Come Christmas morning and New Year’s Day, I will sit down to brunch with family, and I am sure many of you will too.
I simply can’t think of a meal I enjoy sharing with family and friends […]
I come from a big food loving family, and for me, Thanksgiving Day is a day of thanks, always spent with friends and family, and, of course, lots of great food!
But for many families (including mine) that have friends or family members with diabetes (such as my father), those on […]
October is National Apple Month! I can’t think of a better time to shed some light on the wonders of this fabulous fruit. Both delicious and nutritious, apples are a true “superfood” and a great addition to every diet.
It’s an age-old food question: which is better or worse, calories or carbohydrates?
Making healthy food choices while shopping, dining out or preparing food can be hard work. Below I’d like to share some food facts and suggestions pertaining to calories and carbs to help you continue to make the right decisions.
It’s always challenging to make a food decision. Just ask me… and I’m a dietitian! I tend to ask myself certain questions before choosing a particular food.
When I am teaching my diabetes and nutrition classes, I encourage people to begin by “thinking before they eat.” If there is thought involved then you’re ahead in the healthy […]
Summertime is salad time! Cool and refreshing, salads are the perfect summer food. They’re easy to make, easy to tote, and best of all as heat rises they can easily transform from a side dish into the perfect “no sweat” entrée. In fact, when packed with healthy summer vegetables and lean protein, it’s hard to think […]
Calcium and Vitamin D have long played a vital role for the proper function of the human body. To achieve that, Americans need to consume sufficient amounts of dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yogurt.
Studies show that consuming the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D reduces the risk of developing Type II diabetes by […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to break out the grill! Summer is the perfect season to head outdoors to cook up some of your favorite foods. One of the great things about grilling is that it’s a naturally healthy method of cooking. Grilling allows the fat to drip from the meat, rather than […]