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...]
Marcia Pell the diabetes dietitian
Marcia Pell the diabetes nutritionist help preventing and managing diabetes
Recipes for Healthy Eating with Diabetes
Healthy Hummus Recipe
Try my favorite hummus recipe. Marlene Koch’s Healthy Hummus is easy, economical, and delicious! It doesn’t have the extra added fat found in many store bought versions. I admit, the tahini is expensive, but a jar lasts a long time. This recipe is pure goodness. Olive oil provides healthy, non-saturated fat; sesame seeds are rich […]
How to Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving and Feel Great
I love healthy Thanksgiving food and being with family and friends. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. After the meal, we always take a leisurely walk, which feels good, and then spend time relaxing and socializing. It is the perfect day. With so much of Thanksgiving focused on food, it’s good to plan ahead so you […]
Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo with Lemon-Dill Dressing Recipe
Last night Bob and I were eating what we believe is the best salmon recipe I’ve ever made. If you like salmon, I bet you will like it too. I’ve served it to company over and over (as long as they like salmon), and always with rave reviews. Here’s what I love, (besides the flavor): […]
Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce Recipe
I wrote “good and quick” in my cook book on this Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe. That’s my signal to make this one again! This entire dish is made on the stovetop with just 7 ingredients. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork, low in saturated fat, but full of flavor with this sauce. […]
Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
For a quick and healthy dinner, try Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s so beautiful you can serve it to company. Salmon is ideal for getting Omega-3 fats, and this recipe has great flavor with very little salt. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and those who want to feel satisfied […]
How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies but Not Eat Too Many
Even when you have diabetes, you can enjoy Christmas cookies. The challenge is not eating too many. Here are Tips for not eating too many cookies. I’ve been making Christmas cookies ever since I was a young teen. In the early days my sister and I would make cutouts and decorate them with Mom’s help. […]