This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and delicious indulgences. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes specialist, I understand the unique challenges...
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9 Easy Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy
1. Donāt hit the snooze button. Dozing for a few extra minutes can actually make you feel more tired and less focused during the day because it short-circuits your ability to get a full sleep cycle. 2. Boost your energy by drinking a big glass of water. Being even a...
Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners in the News: Separating Fact From Fiction
This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, many of my client conversations are about how you can enjoy some of your favorite foods...
What I learned on My Farm Tour in San Joaquin Valley
This post is sponsored by The Alliance For Food and Farming (@SafeProduce). However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, media dietitian, mom, and consumer I ā¤ļø going on farm tours. I especially...
Debunking 5 Myths about Vegetarian Diets
Are you interested in trying a vegetarian diet but have some questions? As a lifelong vegetarian and as a dietitian nutrition coach, I often hear these questions from clients and the media. So, letās bust some of these common myths. 1. You canāt get enough protein in...
Aging and Muscle Loss – It Happens Without You Noticing
It happens without you noticing it Ready for a mind-blowing stat? Between the ages of 30 and 60,Ā the average adultĀ willĀ gain 1 pound of weight and lose Ā½ pound of muscle every year! Thatās a total gain of 30 pounds of fat and a loss of 15 pounds of muscle ... ā¦ and...
Can I have alcohol if I have diabetes?
This is a common question I get from my clients with blood sugar concerns especially during football season and the upcoming holiday season. The answer is it depends. Whether you have prediabetes or diabetes, you most likely can enjoy an alcoholic beverage and still...
10 Things Draining Your Energy
Hereās a problem that affects a LOT of people ā¦ a lack of energy! Before the pandemic, the number of people who said they often felt tired was around 43% ā¦ and during the pandemic that number shot up to 60%. In keeping with our āclean it upā theme this month, I...