Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
The following article highlights how more than half the people who use GLP-1 drugs regain weight within a year. Article here. This is one of the reasons why I help clients manage their blood glucose and lose weight using dietary and lifestyle changes, rather than relying on medication. I have found more long-term success doing […]
For many of us with busy schedules, the idea of carving out time for physical fitness can be daunting. However, research is showing that even short bursts of exercise each day can yield incredible benefits. I discussed this issue in my blog back in March 2024 (see: Bite Sized Exercise, Maximum Benefits, 3/29/24), but thought […]
On Vitamin D and Diabetes Diets That Lower Diabetes Risk Exercise to Lower Death Risk in Diabetes Happy September!
Please read this article about the rather concerning side effects of some commonly used medications for diabetes and weight loss: Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro. Ozempic May Make Your Bones and Muscles Weaker That said, if you are interested in drug-free weight loss via dietary and lifestyle modifications, or in having Medical Nutrition Therapy for support […]
For your perusal, a handful of articles on the health benefits of coffee. Enjoy (just don’t load up your coffee with sugar)! Morning Coffee Lowers Risk of Dying Coffee Can Fight Cancer and Lengthen Life Moderate Coffee Consumption Reduces All Cause Mortality
I’m not sure why I’ve run into so many articles about the gut microbiome recently, but I figured the information was worth passing on. Here are two articles for your perusal. First up, this article from Psychology Today on how stress and the microbiome are connected, addresses the issue of the changes stress can cause […]
Since good sleep is crucial to our overall well being, here are a few articles to help you make some dietary changes to get a better night’s sleep! Enjoy! https://bestlifeonline.com/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://health.clevelandclinic.org/foods-that-help-you-sleep https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0223p34.shtml
Passing on another helpful article – this one is about how sunflower seeds can help fight cancer, reduce inflammation, support thyroid health and more. That said, eating 1 full cup of them (the portion mentioned in the article) at one time may be a bit of overkill, due to the naturally high calorie content of […]
From the Mayo Clinic, a helpful article with some tips on how to reduce your risk of a heart attack. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Seeing a dietitian for assistance with heart healthy eating is a great way to be proactive about your cardiovascular health. Thanks […]
From Parade, here is a list of 25 foods to eat to help keep a healthy blood pressure. Bear in mind, if you have a restricted diet due to another medical condition, not all of these foods may be appropriate for you. However, there are bound to be several foods on this list that will […]