It's true. What you don't know really can hurt you. Here's what you need to be aware of to stay safe. Janet (whose name has been changed to protect her identity)had been rushed to the hospital. She was cleaning the house on a quiet Saturday morning. Suddenly, her chest felt like an elephant was using it as a bed. She sat down to catch her breath. She felt a little better then the elephant sat back down on her. She broke out in a cold sweat. She thought she might throw up. Something was very wrong. She called 911. A doctor entered her hospital room. First he confirmed what she suspected. … [Read more...]
Why Carbohydrates are Not the Devil
"I know Carbohydrates are the devil!" she said as we were scheduling our meeting for medical nutrition therapy. It made me smile. That's a great way to say what so many people believe. I understand why it is so confusing to know what to believe. After all, people are avoiding carbohydrates and losing weight. People with diabetes and pre-diabetes hear that "carb" turns to glucose so they think it should be avoided. The truth is that carbohydrates are not the devil, but actually an essential nutrient that should be part of every meal. Let's start with the basics. Carbohydrate is one of … [Read more...]
Flexitarian 101: How to Get Started Eating a Flexitarian Diet
Now that you understand a little more about being a flexitarian, here are some tips on getting started with a Flexitarian Diet. Create Awareness. The first step in the transition into Flexitarian diet is becoming aware of how much meat and animal products are you consuming. Consider keeping a food journal to be able to see how much you are consuming animals products such as meat, chicken, seafood, deli meats, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, coffee cream, etc. Begin to Reduce. After you are aware of how much animal products you are eating, it’s time to start cutting back. Begin by serving … [Read more...]
What Is Diabetes?
Most people don't understand all the aspects of diabetes. It is important to have a basic understanding of what is happening in your body when you have diabetes. Let’s first look at what happens in a healthy body. When you eat, some of your food is broken down into sugar (also called glucose). Sugar travels in your bloodstream to all your body’s cells. Insulin helps sugar move from your blood into your cells. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. When you have diabetes: Your pancreas makes little or no insulin, or Your body prevents the insulin you do make from … [Read more...]
Fact Check: How to Determine if Your Nutrition Information is Credible
We all know there’s a lot of nutrition information out there on the internet. While this can be super helpful and informative, it can also become very overwhelming, unless you know how to find credible nutrition information. Fad diets and quick fixes can be an easy trap to fall into. Anyone can post their opinion and beliefs and make it sound great, but not all information is true. In fact, some of the nutrition information out there can do more harm than good for your health. This article will provide you with some key elements to look for when searching for the best and most … [Read more...]
