Did you know that Americans spend 60 billion dollars on diets, supplements, and products to lose weight every year? So much wasted money! Please don’t fall for it, even if your sweet friend is the one trying to get you to buy that “miracle plan that worked so well for her.” The truth is—the diet industry is about making money. Sure, you can lose weight following a restrictive plan. Scientific evidence shows that weight loss follows a reduction in calories. Any diet where you cut down on calories can work for weight loss. Unfortunately, a large majority of dieters don’t keep the weight … [Read more...]
The Low Down on Sodium in Your Diet
The fact is everyone needs some salt in their diet to function. Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is essential for proper nerve and muscle function as well as balancing fluids in the body. And while some people, athletes in particular, are at risk for being too low in sodium, most people will benefit from watching their sodium intake. Not only does a lower sodium intake help manage blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, it can also help decrease fluid retention and puffiness. How much is too much? Here is a summary of the daily … [Read more...]
When Trying to Figure out What to Eat Don’t Lose the Forest for the Trees
When trying to figure out what you should eat, don't lose the forest for the trees. Don't get bogged down in the minutia of whether specific food items are "good" or "bad." Instead, focus on the big picture where the scientific evidence is well established. We are bombarded with nutrition advice. You "should" eat: low carb, natural, paleo, vegan, gluten free, organic, natural, grass fed, antibiotic free, low glycemic, non-GMO-- the list goes on and on. There are movies, books, and websites. Everything sounds so convincing! Worse, each "diet" claims to be the only proper way to eat. It's … [Read more...]
Return of the Dietitian’s Husband!
Welcome to the "Return of the Dietitian's Husband" (or, The Horror of the Holiday Bulge)! This article was written by Bob, my husband and guest blogger. Here is his first article, in case you missed it, "The Agony of the Diabetes Dietitian’s Husband". There it was, approximately ten pounds of malicious metal and glass. The creature stared at me, daring me, mocking me. Its bulbous eye both inviting and foreboding. "Go ahead, try me" it seemed to say. "You think I'm afraid?" I said aloud. "You think I won't do it?" Silence was the response. "I'll show you. You have no power over me!" I … [Read more...]
Diabetic Recipes: Delicious, Quick and Healthy
Many people are looking for diabetic recipes to help manage their blood sugars. I share my favorite sources for recipes here. I'm always searching for healthy recipes myself. It's not necessary to have diabetic recipes, but I, for one, love having recipes to follow. I'm just not good at throwing things together and having them turn out well. While it is perfectly fine to put together simple meals without recipes, by following a balanced meal plan like ChooseMyPlate.gov, here are places to find diabetic recipes that are healthy and good-tasting. But first, there is no need to limit … [Read more...]
