August 3, 2023

A Brief Thought On Our Cultural Connections to Food

“Culture” is something people grow up with, recognize as comforting, hold dear, want to share and definitely don’t want to give up. We know that holding on to their heritage is especially important to seniors. As the “nutrition experts” it’s crucial that we are well trained in different cultures, customs and ethnicity trends. Everything having to […]

August 3, 2023

5 Tips to Spice Up Your Veggies

Add olive oil and lemon to spice up your steamed broccoli. Raw broccoli helps to detoxify your digestive tract. Use a low-calorie dip by blending low-fat yogurt, chives, paprika, and garlic. Asparagus is a great source of potassium. Boil asparagus or roast in the oven. Sprinkle on olive oil, lemon, and garlic powder to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. […]

December 5, 2017

Are You Suffering from Untreated Hyperglycemia?

Untreated hyperglycemia leads to serious complications. Signs are hard to identify, but self-monitoring and early treatment lowers these risks and improves quality of life. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, affects people who have diabetes. Since the symptoms are difficult to feel and easily go unnoticed, the condition often goes untreated. Prolonged hyperglycemia is the main […]

September 29, 2017

How to Monitor Diabetes: The More You Know, the More You Control

Do I need to monitor my blood sugar? About 23% of individuals with diabetes don’t know they have it. About 23% of individuals with diabetes don’t know they have it. To encourage early detection and action to prevent and/or slow progression of the disease, it is suggested that individuals who meet the following criteria are tested for diabetes: If diabetes has been diagnosed, […]

July 19, 2017

Medicare Open Enrollment – Benefits for Patients with Diabetes

Medicare Open Enrollment takes place from October 15th, 2017 through December 7th, 2017. This yearly event gives Medicare beneficiaries opportunities to enroll in new Medicare plans or make changes to their existing plans based on their care needs. Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment This Fall? Making sense of Medicare isn’t easy, but in […]

May 2, 2017

Motivational Interviewing Will Change How You Work with Patients

When trying to achieve behavior change in patients, sometimes working together can feel like wrestling or a constant argument. Motivational Interviewing is a technique designed to help patients help themselves through reflective listening and make working together feel more like an elegant dance. Read on below and watch the video clips to gain more insight […]

March 20, 2017

Resources: Weight Logs, Helpful Resources, and More for Keeping Data On Your Health

When monitoring and tracking changes in your health, maintaining a reliable repository of data for yourself and your doctor is absolutely essential. Tracking data over time helps to keep track of changes and can inform you or your patients on exactly when it’s time to go to the hospital. Weight Logs, Forms, Downloadable Resources, and […]

March 16, 2017

Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Change Your Life?

Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) change your life? Healthy eating has proven in numerous studies to be the primary determining factor in health later in life. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based practice that looks to make monumental changes in the lives of patients by improving their dietary health. Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be […]

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