Posts Tagged ‘eating well’
It’s almost a month to Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season in earnest. Holidays are a great time of year – we can enjoy family, friends and camaraderie, usually around the dining table. With all the enjoyment however does come one daunting prospect; that dreaded feeling that we know we’ll eat too much [...]
Fiber is a very important, and often overlooked nutrient. Fiber intakes are often inadequate among both children and adults. This neglected nutrient can help prevent obesity, some cancers, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also helpful in preventing constipation and for keeping your digestive tract healthy and functioning properly. According to the American [...]
Chances are your New Years Resolution has something to do with making your life healthier whether it is losing weight, exercising or making smarter nutrition choices. Choosing “surf,” also known as fish, over “turf,” also known as beef, at least two times a week can be a great way to help lower your weight as well as [...]
Yes, You Can Still Have Comfort Foods
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● December 22, 2011
As soon as the temperature begins to drop outside, many of us start to think about staying inside with a cup of hot cocoa. But just because you have diabetes it doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy your favorite comfort foods during the holiday season and the winter months. There are quite a few [...]
Breakfast…The Key to Learning
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● October 24, 2011
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Before you send your kids off to school, there may be something they’re missing. Studies show that school children skip breakfast more than any other meal of the day. That means some kids can go up to 15 hours or more without eating any food. Not only does skipping breakfast leave their stomachs growling, it [...]
Is fast food really cheaper than healthy food?
Posted by: Disease Management & Health Promotion Team in: ● October 13, 2011
As a dietitian, people tell me all the time, “it’s too expensive to eat healthy.” This is actually a myth that I want to dismiss. Even though the up front cost at the store may be higher, if you divide out the cost per meal, you will find that per meal, it actually costs less [...]
Suitable Recipe Resource for People with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Posted by: Angela Charles in: ● September 14, 2011
As a Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, the question I probably get asked the most from people with Diabetes is, “What can I eat?” Recently when I attended a diabetes conference I came across a company called Diabetes Connect that offers a free social network and recipe book for new members. I was pretty impressed with [...]
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