Do you have newly diagnosed diabetes? It can be shocking, disappointing, or fearful news. But I want to make you feel at ease. Diabetes is a manageable condition! Here are some tips to get started. A diabetes diagnosis can bring a flood of emotions. Denial, anger, regret, stress, hopelessness, and…
Intuitive eating and weight gain sometimes go hand-in-hand. You are no longer restricting and you are finally allowing yourself to eat the foods you love. So you gain weight. In a body-obsessed culture, weight gain is often hard to take. How do you handle it? Anyone alive has dealt with…
There’s a lot of buzz around berberine these days. Is “nature’s Ozempic” effective at lowering blood glucose levels? How about berberine vs. metformin? Does berberine compete with the gold standard in diabetes treatment? As a plant lover, I firmly believe that we are underestimating their power. First of all, we…
Do you eat lunch while checking your emails? Frequently munch on popcorn while you watch TV? Are you regularly eating and scrolling on social media? We are busy and constantly multi-tasking. Today I’m giving you some mindful eating exercises so you can be fully in tune with your body’s fullness…
Who doesn’t love a good potluck? A potluck is a wonderful opportunity to try new foods that you don’t make. But does figuring out what to make for a potluck stress you out? Tired of bringing the same old things? Here are some dietitian-approved potluck recipes that are sure to…
Seems weird, doesn’t it? A DIETitian that doesn’t do diets? Thankfully there is a growing number of non-diet dietitians out there that know how damaging diets can be. Today, I’m talking about why diets suck, what an anti-diet dietitian is, and why you should see one. First, let me start…
Have you been told you have insulin resistance? Wondering if you need to change your diet? Are carbs bad for insulin resistance? What food for insulin resistance is best? If you have any of those questions, you are in the right place. Insulin resistance is the body’s inability to use…
Are you frequently looking at your reflection in the mirror? Weighing yourself to evaluate how well your diet is going? Pinching the fat around your belly, hoping it’s decreased? Body checking is a harmful habit that can contribute to our distorted body image. Today, I’m sharing how you can stop…
High blood sugar doesn’t usually feel good and can be alarming if it’s way above your target range. If you’re wondering how to get it down and lower it quickly, I’ve got some tips. If you ever check your blood sugar, you’ve probably noticed that your numbers are different every…
Many people with diabetes rely on alternative sugars or artificial sweeteners to reduce their sugar intake. But you may be wondering if these alternatives are safe. Do they actually help lower your blood glucose or reduce calorie intake? Today I’m digging into the research to answer the question—”Are alternative sugars…
