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Savoring the Season: Balancing Sweetness for Everyone
This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and delicious indulgences. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes specialist, I understand the unique challenges...
9 Easy Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy
1. Don’t hit the snooze button. Dozing for a few extra minutes can actually make you feel more tired and less focused during the day because it short-circuits your ability to get a full sleep cycle. 2. Boost your energy by drinking a big glass of water. Being even a...
Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners in the News: Separating Fact From Fiction
This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, many of my client conversations are about how you can enjoy some of your favorite foods...
What I learned on My Farm Tour in San Joaquin Valley
This post is sponsored by The Alliance For Food and Farming (@SafeProduce). However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, media dietitian, mom, and consumer I ❤️ going on farm tours. I especially...
Debunking 5 Myths about Vegetarian Diets
Are you interested in trying a vegetarian diet but have some questions? As a lifelong vegetarian and as a dietitian nutrition coach, I often hear these questions from clients and the media. So, let’s bust some of these common myths. 1. You can’t get enough protein in...
Avocado Fries
Have you ever had avocado fries before? THREE WORDS: Crispy … creamy … decadent! Avocados are packed with nutrients most of us struggle to get enough of: fiber (good for digestion), magnesium (helps with many body processes) potassium (linked with reduced blood...
Aging and Muscle Loss – It Happens Without You Noticing
It happens without you noticing it Ready for a mind-blowing stat? Between the ages of 30 and 60, the average adult will gain 1 pound of weight and lose ½ pound of muscle every year! That’s a total gain of 30 pounds of fat and a loss of 15 pounds of muscle ... … and...
Curried Power Bowl
This recipe came about one warm summer day when I had just gotten home from work and wanted to relax in our backyard with my family. I pulled together a few ingredients that I thought may play well together and cooked this in a wok on our backyard stove while sipping...
Can I have alcohol if I have diabetes?
This is a common question I get from my clients with blood sugar concerns especially during football season and the upcoming holiday season. The answer is it depends. Whether you have prediabetes or diabetes, you most likely can enjoy an alcoholic beverage and still...
10 Things Draining Your Energy
Here’s a problem that affects a LOT of people … a lack of energy! Before the pandemic, the number of people who said they often felt tired was around 43% … and during the pandemic that number shot up to 60%. In keeping with our “clean it up” theme this month, I...