August 3, 2023

Advice on Eating Healthy: How Do You Find the Right Information?

“If it tastes good, spit it out.” “Don’t eat any fruit because they have sugar!” “Stay away from any white foods!” These are just some example of poor advice given to patients diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the purposes of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to maintain the pleasure […]

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 […]

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 6, 2017

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy? A Unique Perspective

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)? Why does it seem to be a hot topic these days? How has MNT changed the lives the patients across the United States? Read on to get the answers to these questions and more. On a cold February morning in 2010, former President Bill Clinton found himself looking more pale […]

March 6, 2017

Who Wants to Spend Any Summer Day Indoors? How to Stay Healthy in the Summer Months

Staying healthy in the summer months is absolutely essential to having a productive and full like during many people’s favorite season. Many of our favorite foods are consumed during the summer. Unfortunately, along with the good food and warm weather is an increase in the risk of foodborne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

March 6, 2017

What Is Malnutrition? Two Essential Concepts to Understand

What is Malnutrition? To most people, malnutrition is simply not eating enough, but it’s much more complex than that. Nutrition means more than just getting any type of food to survive, and even people who eat regularly may suffer from malnourishment. For many, malnutrition is a concept evoking images of starving children with distended bellies. […]

March 6, 2017

We’re Melting!! Understanding How Diabetes Is Affected by Dehydration

For people who suffer from diabetes, proper hydration is absolutely essential. Read more to get a few small hints about how you can stay hydrated and prevent dehydration this summer. For individuals suffering from diabetes, dehydration can be a serious health risk. Make sure to discuss these risks with your diabetic patients to keep them aware of […]

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