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People have been struggling to lose weight and with new medications available, it’s giving many people more hope and sustainability, as they make changes with lifestyle. Many people have been getting prescriptions for Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjauro, and all the other GLP1 category, medications. Recently insurance companies have been reaching out to healthcare providers directing them…
Read MoreBad Advice About Fruit Last week a provider told one of my clients not to eat fruit because it makes your blood sugar go up. A lot of foods can make blood sugar go up, but that was the only advice given. No explanation, just told my client not to eat fruit. Before I continue,…
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Gluten is found in just about everything, even places where you wouldn’t expect. People with celiac disease need to avoid gluten at all costs, but there is also a large portion of the population who have a gluten sensitivity. Gluten is linked to more than 50 different disease states.
Read MorePublic Service Announcement: Roast the pumpkin seeds! These seeds are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed full of magnesium (Mg), potassium, and calcium. Pumpkin seeds are great for everyone, but particularly for people with diabetes. Often times, when blood sugar is high, the body is depleted of magnesium. For those of you without diabetes, if you…
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As a dietitian, I’m often asked how to eat for health — heart health, metabolic health, reproductive health and more. Fewer people ask me about eating for beauty, which is strange when you think about it. Your skin is actually your largest and most visible bodily organ. Just as you can eat to feed your muscles, bones and brain, you can (and must) also eat to nourish your skin.
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For many years, herbs and spices have been used by many cultures for their potent medicinal properties and their unique flavors. They are known to offer a myriad of health benefits thanks to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Believe it or not, a lot of people in the United States don’t use herbs and spices…
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Duh, stupid question, who doesn’t! Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a some easy things to do to get rid of excess weight fast? To me, fast weight loss means the scale starts moving within the first week of making changes. Fast weight loss does not mean 10# the first week because you starved…
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Eggs are an incredible superfood. Not only are they a convenient source of protein, but they’re an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals. In fact, eggs are sometimes referred to a “nature’s multivitamin” for this very reason. Below, I highlight 3 reasons. 1. Eggs are extremely nutrient dense. Like I said earlier, I…
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Photo by Merve Aydın on Unsplash Are you looking for a last minute dessert to make for your loved one this Valentine’s day? I’ve got you covered! Below I’ve compiled a list of my favorite, tried-and-true dessert recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. I promise your loved one won’t even notice these healthy swaps!…
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Are you worried about developing heart disease? Maybe you had a serious talk with your doctor at your last appointment and you want to make some meaningful health changes. Or maybe you have a long family history of heart disease and you want to be proactive. No matter the reason, if you’re worried about developing…
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Even though diabetes is present in your life, there is hope. Hope that harmony between you and diabetes can be attained.
Angela Manderfeld, RD
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