With the rising cost of food we are all thinking about ways we can save money at the grocery store and still eat well. This week I am sharing my favorite tips to help you Save Money at the Grocery Store. 1. Shop your pantry and fridge first. Take the time to see what you already have! Pay attention to produce and other foods that will go bad. Put those items into your meal plan. Check those pesky hiding places in vegetable bins where food gets yucky. Wasting food is wasting money. I sometimes make a list of foods that need to be eaten and post it where I’ll see it. Or, I’ll put those … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Lose Weight: Some Information About Obesity & Weight Loss
Many people struggle with their weight, here are some misperceptions about obesity and losing weight. Recently I attended Your Weight Matters Conference. The speakers were obesity experts and full of great information presented in a way that was easy to listen to. Though there is strong scientific evidence that obesity is a disease. It appears that many have trouble accepting this fact, even in the medical community. Have you been told to lose weight then given no resources to help you do it? Have you lost weight but your health care provider didn’t notice and just told you to … [Read more...]
Is Keto-Friendly Good for People with Diabetes?
Here’s more on Keto-Friendly Foods and Keto-Friendly Food Labels for People with Diabetes. Are you wondering if a keto-friendly diet and those packages with labels that say “keto-friendly” are good for people with diabetes? A man I met was just diagnosed with diabetes. His neighbor said he should eat “keto-friendly” foods. He wondered if it was good advice. I was a little stumped. The first thought that jumped in to my head was “this is marketing”. The next thought was “What foods was he talking about?” I didn’t have enough information to answer. Tricky terms and claims on the … [Read more...]
Sugar Facts, Why All Sugar Is Not the Same
It IS possible to enjoy sweets with your health in mind. Not all sugar is this same! Get the Sugar Facts. People are often confused about which ones to limit when it comes to their health. Is honey good when you have diabetes? Do bananas have too much sugar? Are sugar substitutes safe? What is added sugar? How about sugar alcohols? I hope to answer all these questions so you feel confident in knowing how to enjoy sweet foods with health in mind. First, here are some general facts on sugar: Sugar is a type of carbohydrate (along with starch, fiber and sugar alcohol). Sugar is broken … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Health-Conscious People
As I was cooking this week, I thought you might like some Health-Conscious holiday gift ideas from your favorite dietitian (if I’m not your favorite dietitian, I sure want to be). An additional benefit to my search for living a better life is finding more ways to help my clients. Good news! I have found some real gems. You, or someone you know, might like these Health-Conscious gifts too. Kitchen Products My mother gave me kitchen items for Christmas when I was starting out on my own. I still have many of them and think of her with love when I pull them out. You can’t beat good products … [Read more...]