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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…
The holiday season is a wonderful time to spend with friends and family. The focus on food can make living with diabetes stressful. You can enjoy your holiday favorite foods by focusing on balanced meals and checking blood sugars regularly. Let’s talk about six healthy tips for individuals living with diabetes! Have Veggie Fun! Vegetables…
Is “sugar free” best for managing diabetes? The term “sugar free” is often a marketing term that refers to a food product that replaces cane sugar with a substitute such as sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a food claiming to be sugar free must contain less than 0.5gms…
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…
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…
What is a Mediterranean diet? It is a way of life rather than a style of eating. This type of lifestyle gained popularity because certain Mediterranean populations live longer when compared to other populations around the world. They also live healthier lives. The Mediterranean lifestyle is inspired by the seven Mediterranean region countries: France, Portugal,…
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…
Did you create a New Year’s resolution for 2022? Many of us start with a lot of enthusiasm to make big changes to our lifestyle. “I’m going to eat healthy!” “I’m going to exercise!” “I’m going to work harder to get a promotion!” Maybe one or more of these sound familiar to you. As the…