Which is best: natural sugar or sugar substitutes? Ellen switched to regular Coke. She had been drinking diet drinks but she heard that sugar substitutes caused people to crave more sweets. She heard that people who drink diet drinks are heavier than those who don’t. She certainly didn’t want either of those things. "All natural cane sugar" seemed pure so, to be on the safe side, she switched back to soda containing sugar. Like many, Ellen tries hard to make the best choices for her health. But it’s so dang confusing trying to figure who and what to believe. I feel you! The public is … [Read more...]
The Mason Jar Movement: 3 Foolproof Meals Anyone Can Assemble
I'm on a Mason jar meal kick. Have you seen the beautiful, Instagram worthy meals in a glass jar? What you might think is a tactic used by fancy food bloggers to gain traction, is actually a nutrition trend worth following. Not only do mason jars help create meals that look aesthetically appealing, but they provide a practical and portable solution for anyone who wants to eat more nutritious meals. From overnight oats, fiesta salads, and noodle bowls, using mason jars in your meal planning is not only easy and convenient but also good for the environment. Here are my favorite twists on … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Not to Go on a Diet
I hate diets.... for so many reasons. That might sound like a strong statement. Let me clarify, I do like the DASH diet, which is based on scientific evidence and stands for Dietary Approached to Stop Hypertension. I like the Mediterranean Diet too. The ones I hate are all the diets with rigid rules that you can lose weight on in the short run (because your calories are cut down), but you can't actually live on. Now, what I do like (and help people with all the time) is using food as medicine. I know that eating mostly healthy foods, that you enjoy, and limited amounts of empty calorie foods, … [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...]
4 Myths and Truths About Dietitians!
As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) I hear myths about dietitians all the time! People are afraid to meet with or speak to a RDN because they are scared to be judged on their current eating habits or lifestyle. Often times this is because they believe that all RDN’s eat perfectly healthy all the time and there’s just no way that we could possibly understand. This is just one of the common misconceptions people have about RDNS. So, let's clarify some common myths and misconceptions dietitians. Myth #1: When eating with a dietitian, you must only order grilled chicken … [Read more...]
