"Carbs are bad, right?"  There isn't a day that goes by where I don't hear these words in my office. Some times I almost feel like a carbohydrate cheerleader. I'm not cheering people to eat more carbs necessarily, just the healthiest types of … [Read more...] about Tell me the truth about carbs…
Diabetes
Breakfast Meals for Individuals with Diabetes
Today I'm working on a customized meal plan for a client that wants to lose weight. She sent me a list of her favorite food so that we could make something she actually enjoys, but will still keep her full and her blood sugars will remain stable … [Read more...] about Breakfast Meals for Individuals with Diabetes
Sugar Alcohols and Diabetes: The Must-Know Facts
What are Sugar Alcohols? Sugar alcohols (also known as polyols)Â are carbohydrates that are incompletely absorbed from the small intestine into the blood and metabolized by the body. When sugar alcohols are being metabolized, they require the use of … [Read more...] about Sugar Alcohols and Diabetes: The Must-Know Facts
What is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is any elevation in a woman's blood glucose that is first recognized during pregnancy. A woman's risk of having GDM should be assessed at her first prenatal visit. If it is determined she is not at initial risk, she should … [Read more...] about What is Gestational Diabetes?
Whole Grains to Improve Your Health (and Your Blood Sugar)!
Whole grains foods contain many nutrients that provide a variety of health benefits. Specifically, whole grains are rich in dietary fiber. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends individuals consume 25-35 grams of fiber per day. Research … [Read more...] about Whole Grains to Improve Your Health (and Your Blood Sugar)!