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Moderation….the key to a healthy and happy diet

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Written by Sarah Worah RD
April 8, 2013

By: Sarah Worah, Dietetic Intern

Over the years I have tried several different ‘diets’. Not necessarily to lose weight, but more to see what all the hype is about. Being a Registered Dietitian, I must stay on top of current trends and diet myths so I can give out accurate and truthful information to my clients. Also, being a type I diabetic, I am always looking for ways to improve my control. So what better way to find out what works than to experiment on myself, right?

After all of this though, I have learned that while some eating plans may be better than others, there is one key thing to keep me healthy as well as happy.  That one thing is moderation.

 

As If We Are Scientists

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Written by Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN
March 14, 2013

Ever since I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 8 years old in 1992 I began to learn and understand that my activity, food choices, and mental health all had an impact on my diabetes, or what we check multiple times a day, my blood sugar. Can it get frustrating? Yes; I'm preaching to the choir. But it's interesting. This situation (as in no one day is the same) allows me to understand my body in a way that others aren't able to do (is this the silver lining??).

Sodium and Diabetes

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Written by Clara Schneider, MS, RD, RN, CDE, LDN
February 28, 2013

Sodium and Diabetes

Do you know the recommendations for sodium for people that have diabetes?

Many doctors and dietitians advise their patients to follow the American Diabetes Associations recommendations of  no more than 2300 mg per day, and  In people with diabetes and high blood pressure, no more than 1500 mg per day.  

  

February: National Hot Breakfast Month

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Written by Sarah Worah RD
January 14, 2013

When you think of the month of February, two things usually come to mind- Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day. But did anyone know that February is also National Hot Breakfast Month?? I bet not.

The popular occasions in February can be filled with high-calorie, high-fat food that makes it hard to stick to our healthy eating goals, but switch your mind frame and think of February as a month to celebrate eating a healthy Hot Breakfast, instead of filling up on calorie-laden appetizers, candy, and chocolate!

No Excuses

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Written by Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN
January 2, 2013

Whether or not you are on the Dukan Diet, the Paleo Diet, Weight Watchers or Fast Food only, you are in the power of your own well-being  No one can defend your health better than yourself. Not your doctor, not your partner, husband or wife and not your mother. You know your body better than anyone and you cannot neglect the opportunity to feel your best, perform your best, sleep your best and be your overall best person. Clearly it is not easy, yet, the overall effort is well worth it.

Mindful or Mindless Eating?

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Written by Jennifer Smith, RD, LD, CDE
December 5, 2012

Mindful eating is not a diet or fast fix plan. It is not about giving any one type of food up at all. Think about it as really experiencing the pleasure of the food you are eating. Getting every taste bud in your mouth to enjoy the food you choose to eat. That’s right, the food you CHOOSE to eat. So often with diabetes we are scolded for what food does to our BG levels that we begin to view food as “good” or “bad”. Really food is fuel for your body, in any form you choose to eat. Now, that isn’t to say some foods have more or less nutritional value than others, or that you should live on Snickers bars or Pork rinds! You can choose to eat more mindfully though – and with this you may find a sense of pleasure in what you eat, rather than just wolfing down your next meal. You might find you enjoy food a lot more. Or you might decide, halfway through, that your body has had enough.

 

Low-Cost Kitchen Gadgets for a Healthy Diet

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Written by Sarah Worah RD
October 25, 2012

The best way to make sure you are eating a healthy diet is to prepare your own meals at home. Research has shown that the more you eat out, the more likely you are to be fat. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans get 1/3 of their calories from food eaten away from home. This is almost double what it was 30 years ago. On average, every meal eaten out adds 150-200 calories per day to your diet, which can translate to about 2 extra pounds per year.

Meet Your Macronutrients

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Written by Lyndsay Riffe, RD, LDN, CDE
September 26, 2012

Going  back to the basics-for a healthier future!

Deciphering myths vs. truths in the nutrition world is challenging enough, but add on top of that the layers of myths that exist regarding diabetes management. It is enough to make one’s head spin! Let’s go back to the basics, or building blocks, to help distinguish the confusion around balancing macronutrients.

6 Tips to Help with Portion Control

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Written by Sarah Worah RD
August 1, 2012

We have all heard it before- “Eat less, move more”. This is what it all comes down to when trying to lose weight. However, how are we supposed to eat less when portion sizes are about 4x as large in restaurants as they were in the 1950’s? The traditional “Joy of Cooking” recipes that used to serve 4 now only serve 2 and the average food supply per capita is 500 calories more per person than it was in the 1970’s.

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