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By Kim Mendel, RD CDN Most of us remember our mothers or grandmothers saying to “sit up straight….no slouching”, mainly because we looked sloppy and it was rude. However there may have been more than good manners being practiced. Good posture has been referred to for years as a confidence booster and the mark of…
By Jessica A. Schreck, RD Over the past several years consumers may have noticed different grains on the shelf. These new products can leave you stumped on what they are and how to use them; leading people to say “Quin-what”. The truth is these whole grains have been around for a very long time…
By Donna Moodie, RD CDN We have all read and heard many exaggerated health claims through friends and the media. At some point most people realize they are probably not true. For example, treatments that claim to miraculously cure a chronic condition or help us lose a large amount of weight in a very short…
By Kim Mendel, RD CDN Want a low sugar, no cholesterol, fiber filled easy way to add flavor and health to your foods? Look no further than your local grain aisle and your new friend barley. Barley is a cereal grain that boasts numerous health benefits: filled with vitamins and mineral such as iron, selenium…
By Alysa Ferguson, MS, RD, CDE What is carbohydrate counting? By now you’ve probably heard about calorie counting and maybe you remember the days of counting fat grams, but why would a person be counting carbohydrates? Most likely, unless you have diabetes, this isn’t something that would provide much benefit for you. Carbohydrate counting (aka…
By Alysa Ferguson, MS, RD, CDE Physical activity is one of the first-line treatments in type 2 diabetes, due to the fact that exercise can improve blood sugar control and help with weight management. Most people with diabetes are used to hearing about the benefits of walking. Walking is something that most people can…
By Alysa Ferguson, MS, RD, CDE If you have diabetes, can you eat bananas? How about watermelon? As diabetes educators, we hear these questions all the time. The good news: there are no forbidden fruits. If you like bananas, a serving is a half of a banana, or if you like watermelon, one slice…
By Chris Muggeo, RN, CDE It is difficult enough, day to day, caring for your diabetes. It becomes more difficult if you are dealing with paying for the management of this disease. The following article may help navigate the Affordable Care Act: Health Insurance Update: Protections for People with Diabetes Chris Muggeo is a Registered…
By Alysa Ferguson, MS, RD, CDE Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects a person’s life in many different ways. When diabetes is not well-controlled, it can bring on other health problems, such as heart disease, eye disease and kidney disease. However, diabetes can be a complicated condition to treat. Many things affect blood sugars,…
By Zahrine Bajwa, Ph.D. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth, chances are you take in more than your fair share of sugar each day. Sugars that occur naturally in whole, unprocessed foods such as fructose in fruits or lactose in dairy come with other nutrients such as fiber or protein. However, sugars that…