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Have you ever been advised to avoid processed foods? What are processed foods and why should you avoid them? Let’s take a look. Processing refers to all the ways food can be prepared prior to buying it. This can range from a simple process such as cutting, roasting, or canning, to the more involved process…
For the English translation of this blog: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2022/11/04/5-things-you-can-do-right-now-if-you-have-diabetes/ Tener una enfermedad crónica, como es la diabetes, puede ser preocupante. La buena noticia es que aún padeciendo de diabetes se puede vivir una vida larga y saludable. Estos son algunos pasos que puede dar sin esperar para mejorar la salud si tiene diabetes. Deje de saltarse…
Salads can be a great option for anyone looking to add some extra vegetables to their diet. However, some salads may be more harmful than beneficial. These salads may be high in calories and contain hidden saturated fat, sugar, and salt. On the other hand, salads can be filled with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Learning…
If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes, chances are you’ve been given a glucometer so that you can check your blood sugar at home. You may have been told by your provider to check your sugar a certain number of times a day or to aim for certain numbers. But beyond that, it’s possible you…
Are you trying to follow a healthy diet and don’t know where to start? Are you confused by all the conflicting advice regarding what diet to follow (examples: Paleo diet, low carbohydrate, low fat, cabbage soup diet)? Here are 8 tips to get you started on the path to developing a healthy meal plan for…
4 I am often asked this question. The main differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist involve schooling, certification, and registration requirements. Dietitians can be called nutritionists, but nutritionists can only be called dietitians if they have the proper education and training. Dietitians are required to graduate from college with a Bachelor’s degree, and most…
Have you ever wondered what fruits are good for diabetes, how often you can eat fruit, or which ones are bad for your blood sugar? People with diabetes often come across information about fruits that can be conflicting and confusing, especially when newly diagnosed. Here is some information to help clarify the answer. Fruits fall…
Understanding nutrition labels can seem overwhelming, but once you know the basics, you will read them like a pro. The Nutrition Facts Label is a label placed on packaged foods/drink containers to give you precise information about what you will consume. This label is organized into a few main categories. The first category is the…
Long Island is known for its diverse cuisine options because of the many different cultures who live there. Luckily, you can enjoy foods from around the globe and still meet your health goals! Check out these quick tips to learn how: Italian: Focus on baked or grilled fish and seafood to increase omega-3 fatty acid…
As a dietitian, I see firsthand the impact that small changes have on people’s health. I work primarily with people with diabetes, but many of them have other conditions as well, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, hypothyroidism, PCOS, or obesity. Each condition has different diet recommendations, but one thing is constant for all of…