Superbowl XLVII-Watch the Game and Your Calories
Superbowl 47 will be played at the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday February 3, 2013. The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers will face each other. The head coaches are brothers, each trying to...
View ArticleMothers Day Your Own Way!
Being a mom is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. I’m the proud mom of two wonderful young men. I’m also blessed to be the daughter of a dynamite 85 year old lady. Over the...
View Article5 Ways to Eat Healthy When Traveling
Good news! You can travel just about anywhere and eat well along the way. Don’t abandon your healthy eating habits when you’re away from home. With a little planning you can stay fit and healthy, even...
View ArticleExercise While You Watch TV!
Should I relax or exercise in the evening? Do both! It’s been a long day, and your favorite TV show is about to start. What do you like to watch on TV? Are you a fan of sitcoms? Sports? Or maybe you...
View ArticleTake a Short Walk – Lower Your Diabetes Risk!
It’s true! A recent study done by George Washington University found that even a short walk after a meal can help control blood sugar in older people. Did you know that high blood sugar after meals...
View ArticleNutrition and Hockey
Are you satisfied with your energy level when you play hockey? Do you struggle with stamina and speed at the end of a training session or game? Want to gain a competitive edge? It’s time to improve...
View ArticleWatch Football and Eat Healthy!
Football is back! For those of us who are football fans, we look forward to watching our teams each and every week. Do you tend to overeat while watching the game? Do you race to the refrigerator for a...
View ArticleLet’s Get Organized for Diabetes Awareness Month!
How did you feel when you or your loved one was diagnosed with diabetes? Did you feel overwhelmed? Were you bombarded with tons of information? Did your doctor ask you to change your nutrition and...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day-November 14, 2013
November 14th is World Diabetes Day, The International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization started World Diabetes day in 1991 to raise awareness about the growing epidemic of...
View Article“The Biggest Loser” Needs Help!
As a nutrition professional with a Masters degree in applied physiology, I found the concept of the NBC show “The Biggest Loser” initially intriguing, and watched most of the episodes of season one....
View Article5 Ways to Fit Exercise Into Your Schedule if You Have Diabetes!
You’ve probably heard it a million times… “exercise is good for you”. In fact, your doctor or diabetes educator might have told you about the perks of regular physical activity: Exercise can help you...
View ArticleInspired to Lose Weight with Autism: Thanks Justin!
In the nearly 3 decades I’ve been in private practice, I’ve worked with some truly inspirational and exceptional individuals and their families. My nutrition practice includes people of all ages, who...
View ArticleChanging Lives: Honored to Be a Diabetes Educator
Do you want to change your life for the better in 2015? I’m not a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions,” which usually last less than a week. Have you ever vowed to exercise more and joined a gym only to...
View Article5 Ways to Visit Mom and Stay Healthy!
As a full time New Yorker, I look forward to ditching the cold and visiting the sunshine state every February. The warm weather and heated pool are a welcome change to the snow and ice in the...
View ArticleDiabetes Burnout? 6 Tips to Get You Back on Track
Good diabetes management requires constant attention. What you eat, the amount of physical activity you do, your level of stress, and also your sleeping habits are all variables that can affect your...
View ArticleMy Diabetes Olympics feat. Guest Blogger Brittany Gilleland
Sports nutrition has always been a passion of mine. In order to gain expertise into the fascinating world of exercise and sports, I decided to pursue my master’s degree in Applied Physiology and...
View Article5 Ideas for Healthy Traveling – Even With a Foot Injury!
Traveling can be tough on your waistline! Although I’m a registered dietitian-nutritionist and certified diabetes educator who speaks nationally and internationally, eating healthy and staying active...
View ArticleDiabetes Burnout? 6 Tips to Get You Back on Track!
Good diabetes management requires constant attention. What you eat, the amount of physical activity you do, your level of stress, and also your sleeping habits are all variables that can affect your...
View ArticleDiabetes & Carbs – When Carbs are Your Friend // Guest Post by Christel Oerum
Anyone living with insulin dependent diabetes knows that the amount and type of carbs you eat has a major effect on how much insulin you need to keep your blood sugar in range. However, there are a lot...
View ArticleA Season for Balance: Tips for Eating (and Feeling) Well During the Holidays
Most events seem to be centered around food during the holiday season. Although we lead busy lives all year long, our schedules get overloaded from Halloween to New Years day. Along with the parties...
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