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Having a chronic disease, such as Diabetes, can be overwhelming. The good news is that you can have diabetes and still live a long and healthy life. Here are some steps to take right now to improve your health if you have Diabetes. Stop skipping meals: Meal skipping leads to dramatic highs and lows in…
If you have teens at home, you know that snacking is a big deal! We need to keep in mind that at this stage in their lives, teens are growing and need the extra nutrition that snacks can provide. If planned right, snacks can help give the energy boost teens need between meals and much-needed…
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…
Read any popular diet advice and you’ll find the never-ending question, “Are grains good or are they bad?” The answer is that grains are essential for a balanced diet! The USDA MyPlate illustration defines grains as either whole or refined. The goal is to make at least half of the grains that you eat daily…
Good carb or bad carb? Simple carb or complex carb? Starchy or non-starchy? High fiber or low fiber? Net carb? Total carb? There are so many ways to describe foods that fall under the macro-nutrient of carbohydrates, but what do they all mean? With so much information available, it is easy to feel confused or…
Ever wonder why some foods make your blood sugar rise more than others? Ultimately, everything we eat is broken down in our bodies and is utilized as energy. The way in which our body breaks down food is dependent on whether it is a carbohydrate, protein, or fat. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars…
Fifty three pounds of bread, why is this number significant? The average American consumes about 53 pounds of bread each year, and that is just the start. About 3 million Americans are also living with Celiac disease, many not even realizing it. When someone with Celiac disease consumes gluten, a lot of stress is caused…
The key to eating healthy is knowing what your body needs as you age. There are different options for what you normally eat every day. Swapping out an unhealthy snack for a healthier alternative of that snack can give you more energy during the day and can make you feel full for longer. It is…
September is whole grains month. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommend that we try to make half of our grain choices be whole grains. The grains food group includes: wheat, rice, buckwheat, bulgur (cracked wheat), oats, popcorn, quinoa, barley, cornmeal, rye and others. Whole grains lose 25% of their protein along with 17 other nutrients when…