The Power of Language: Reducing Stigma in Chronic Disease
Nutrition
March 31, 2020
Contributor: Ayana Habtemariam MSW, RDN, LDN
Contributor: Ayana Habtemariam MSW, RDN, LDN
Contributor: Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot
DASH is an acronym that stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet was created from a research trial conducted by the National Institutes for health, which studied the effects of diet on blood pressure control.
Contributor: Amy Myrdal Miller, MS, RDN, FAND
I was born on Valentine’s Day and am mildly obsessed with all matters of the heart, especially heart health. I’ve lived well with type 1 diabetes for nearly 41 years, and I plan to continue doing so by focusing on the powerful heart health benefits of Rest, Exercise, and Diet (R.E.D.).
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE
Seems like the hustle and bustle starts earlier every year and the pressure to have the perfect gift, meal, decorations, etc. has hit new levels. As if daily life wasn’t busy and complicated enough, adding these additional layers of tasks can really throw diabetes management off track. Here a few ideas for thriving through the holidays.
Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND
Hell yes to October! Not only is it one of the most health-focused months, but it kicks off the last quarter of the year and an opportunity to create health, personal growth, and wellness goals. This is my first year leading my free program the Last 90-Days of Being Unapologetically Healthy and this entails learning to advocate your needs in nutrition, energy, and more. Before we dive in, think about adopting the following...
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE
Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND
Summer is a time for sunshine, more relaxed schedules, vacations, road trips, and fun. However, this can also be a time where blood sugar management may get trickier with flexible schedules. Regardless of what is on your agenda, if you can stay consistent with your meals and snacks (especially in terms of carbs and portion size), you will feel better.
About a year ago, a fellow type 1 female asked me several questions about my pregnancy, and we turned this into an interview to share. Please note, the way I did things in my pregnancy isn't gospel nor medical advice, it's just an idea of how I went about the 40 weeks.
Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE