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Take a moment to think about what you have been drinking in the past 24 hours or even the past week. Some popular choices may include iced tea, water, coffee, tea. soda, juice, or sports drinks. Many people don’t realize that what you drink can be just as important as what you eat, especially for…
When it comes to managing diabetes, carbohydrates are the center of the diet because they raise your blood sugar. However, it is important to understand the role of the other macronutrients, fat and protein. We will focus on fat here since protein will be discussed in another blog. Dietary fats are often thought of in…
Did you know that, according to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 4 out of 10 adults are deficient in Vitamin D? This means that nearly half of us are not taking in enough Vitamin D. Low vitamin D consumption has been linked to depression, poor bone health, low energy levels, and many other conditions, especially…
If you have had GDM, or Gestational Diabetes, you are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There are important things you should know to help decrease your risk and keep you healthy. First, after you have your baby, you should schedule an exam with your doctor between 4-12 weeks postpartum. You will have…
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a white, insoluble (meaning that it cannot be dissolved or broken down in a liquid) and waxy substance. It is carried around by lipoproteins in the blood, which include Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins. The LDL’s carry most of the cholesterol that is delivered to cells. It is called…
June 1st starts National Dairy Month! Dairy is an important part of the USDA MyPlate nutrition guide. It provides calcium for strong bones and other nutrients such as Vitamins A, B12, D and many others to optimize the way that your body functions. This month is a great time to look at what healthy dairy…
Most Americans do not get enough calcium for optimal health. Many of us were likely told to “drink your milk” in order to build strong bones as you were growing up. Yes, this is true! Milk supplies many essential nutrients including calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamins A & D, protein and water. Did you know that…
Summer is here. What better way to celebrate National Dairy Month than to focus on including delicious, low fat dairy choices in your diet every day. Back in 1937, National Milk Month was celebrated to promote the consumption of milk. Later on, it evolved into National Dairy Month, an annual tradition to recognize the dairy…