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Lunch Ideas: Fill Their Lunch Boxes with These Healthy Options

Lunch Ideas: Fill Their Lunch Boxes with These Healthy Options

One week’s worth of tasty back-to-school lunches from a type 1 mom who is also a certified diabetes educator.
August 22, 2019
A registered dietitian and T1D mom shares 5 diabetes-friendly lunches to pack for your child. Healthy ideas sure to please even the pickiest eater.
Ketogenic Diet Basics: How It Works and What to Do When It Doesn't

Ketogenic Diet Basics: How It Works and What to Do When It Doesn't

Interested in going, Keto? A registered dietitian & certified diabetes educator explains the pros, the cons, and the reasons why it might not be right for you.
July 08, 2019
Interested in trying the keto diet? A registered dietitian explains how it impacts blood sugar and weight loss. But it's not right for everyone with diabetes. Learn more.
What Is the Best Milk for People with Diabetes?

What Is the Best Milk for People with Diabetes?

Low fat? Full fat? Plant based? Low carb? A diabetes nutrition expert reviews the research to help you decide which "milk" choice is best for your health.
May 23, 2019
Low fat? Full fat? Plant based? Low carb? A diabetes nutrition expert reviews the research to help you make sense of what type of milk is best for you health.
Diabetes and Milk: A Guide to Understanding Milk Choices

Diabetes and Milk: A Guide to Understanding Milk Choices

A diabetes nutrition expert spells out the pros and cons of 8 different types of "milk". From cow's milk and soy milk to almond milk, hemp milk and more. Non-dairy milk options may not be as healthy as you think.
May 23, 2019
A diabetes nutrition expert spells out the pros and cons of 8 different types of "milk". From cow's milk and soy milk to almond milk, hemp milk and more. Non-dairy milk options may not be as healthy as you think.
Five Foods That Will Never Make You Fat

Five Foods That Will Never Make You Fat

Wouldn’t it be great if there were foods that you could enjoy without worrying about weight gain? They do exist, and we’re not just talking about carrots and celery! Here are five foods that are recommended by nutrition experts. Enjoy them guilt free!
April 30, 2019
Here's a list—generated by two diabetes nutrition experts—of 5 foods you can snack on without worrying about weight gain. Learn more.
Why Coffee is Bad for You Plus Tips for Ordering a Diabetes-Friendly Cup

Why Coffee is Bad for You Plus Tips for Ordering a Diabetes-Friendly Cup

Americans are obsessed with coffee but few people drink it black. Added fat and sugar from the syrups and sweeteners we use pose significant health risks. Here are healthy ways to enjoy caffeine.
March 13, 2019
A registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator explains coffee's impact on your blood sugar offers tips for ordering healthy coffee drinks and shares 2 diabetes-friendly coffee recipes.
Quinoa and Diabetes: 7 Ways to Eat It and 5 Reasons Why You Should

Quinoa and Diabetes: 7 Ways to Eat It and 5 Reasons Why You Should

This versatile “super grain” can help you manage your blood sugar and blood pressure and is easy to incorporate into a diabetic meal plan.
March 07, 2019
A diabetes nutrition expert makes the case for quinoa, shares her favorite ways to eat it and gives reasons why you should incorporate it into your diet.
Valentines Day Dinner: Here's What to Cook

Valentines Day Dinner: Here's What to Cook

There's nothing romantic about dining in a crowded restaurant that up charges on February 14th so you can share a meal with 100 strangers. That's why on Valentines Day it's never about whether to cook but WHAT to cook. Here's my simple, delicious menu.
February 11, 2019
Liquid Diet: Beware of the Calories in Your Smoothies, Coffee, and Sports Drinks

Liquid Diet: Beware of the Calories in Your Smoothies, Coffee, and Sports Drinks

Some of today's beverage options are deceptively high in sugar and calories making them almost as bad as drinking a soda. Check out the top 5 beverage offenders and healthier alternatives.
February 06, 2019
A certified diabetes educator explains the link between obesity and drinks with added sugar. Here's her list of top offenders with better alternatives. Cheers!
6 Diabetes-Friendly Food and Nutrition Trends for 2019

6 Diabetes-Friendly Food and Nutrition Trends for 2019

Some good news for the new year: delicious, nutritious foods in fun, new flavors will be even easier to enjoy in 2019 as the trend goes mainstream!
January 03, 2019
A diabetes nutrition expert reveals diabetes-friendly—and delicious—food and nutrition trends to watch out for in 2019.
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