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Dining Out for the Holidays? Read These 6 Tips Before You Go!
As grocery prices continue to rise, the price tag for cooking a holiday feast might equal or outweigh the cost of dining out for some families. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends planning your restaurant meal before you leave the house to make dining...
7 Tips for Reducing Chronic Inflammation
You may remember having a cut, sprain, or sore throat that was painful and hot and looked red and swollen. These are tell-tale signs of inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and essential process that your body uses to defend itself from infections and heal injured...
6 Ways to Get Rid of Your Beer Belly
Did you know that too much “shelter over the playground” could interfere with your love life? It’s true. Recent studies have shown an association between belly fat and erectile dysfunction (ED). Belly fat indicates a higher level of harmful visceral fat—the type of...
Vaginal Yeast Infection and Diabetes: What’s the Connection?
Yeast infections are a common female condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75 percent of women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. Moreover, yeast infections may be a sign of diabetes. In...
7 Surprising Ways to Enjoy The Taste of Eating Right
There are many ways to a healthy diabetes plate, so stop worrying about which diet is the perfect one for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association says that the principles of a healthy diet are the same for people with diabetes, as they are for everyone else. And,...
The Daily-ness of Diabetes
Diabetes is sometimes called the silent disease because, unless it’s already out of control, it isn’t particularly painful or uncomfortable or physically debilitating. But it is something that you have to cope with every day. You must monitor your blood sugar, take...
Spring Clean Your Cooking Routine
Anyone else have spring cleaning on their mind when March rolls in? Just like it’s important to periodically deep clean and purge unnecessary clutter around the house, it’s helpful to reevaluate your meal planning, shopping and food prepping routine too. Here are a...
Diabetes Awareness Month FB Live Series
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes. Over the month, I put a spotlight on diabetes in the black community by hosting a weekly FB Live on BlackDoctor.org. Each Live focused on a different aspect of diabetes from the viewpoint of...
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in...
Can Nutrition Optimize Your Immunity
Not to be a "Killjoy” here but as "Eating to Prevent Coronavirus" posts escalate across social media once again, I thought a dose of reality was warranted.⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't get me wrong, eating a diet rich in certain nutrients can optimize the function of your immune system,...
The Glycemic Index: Should You Eat By the Numbers?
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), I get questions all the time from my clients about the glycemic index (GI), especially those working with me for weight loss and to manage their diabetes. The GI is...
Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes Review
Splenda® Brand, sent me samples of their new Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first and only no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes. Each 8oz serving provides ZERO...
Keep Your BBQ ‘Lit’ and Safe This Summer
Registered dietitian Kristen Gradney, owner of Pure Nutrition Wellness Solutions LLC, fires up the grill as we talk about food safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you're grilling in the backyard, at the beach or in the park, keep food safety top of...
Keep Your Barbecue ‘Lit’ with Health & Safety in Mind
Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Barbecues and outdoor eating offer lots of opportunities for bacteria to thrive. Don’t let food poisoning spoil your barbecue. Follow these simple steps for planning...
Preventing The Spread In The Kitchen
Preventing the spread of bacteria and reducing the risk for cross-contamination starts with proper handwashing. You’ve read the articles, heard it in the news, and probably even preached it to someone. “Wash your hands before eating.” What else? How can you reduce...
Diabetes and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
According to the CDC, older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are at higher risk of getting very sick from Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). People with diabetes are NOT more likely to get COVID-19...
Intermittent Fasting 101
The Intermittent Fasting (IF) eating plan has become extremely popular and is widely being discussed across TV, traditional publications, and social media platforms as well as the office break room. Is this just the latest diet fad, or is this a sustainable lifestyle...
Kohlrabi: Have You Tried This Low-Carb Winter Delight?
If you're like me, there's a good chance you didn't grow up eating kohlrabi. But I bet you know kohlrabi's cousins — cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Kohlrabi, popular in Europe for years, is now trending as a superfood across the U.S. In this...
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