About half the people I see in the clinic have some form of diabetes: prediabetes, type 1, type 2, gestational, or even a rarer type 1.5. The nutrition prescription for all of them shares one similarity—watch the total carbs. Carbohydrates are the one macronutrient that most affects changes in blood sugar (proteins and fats are … Continue reading Best Snacks for Diabetes
Have you noticed new eateries popping up on every corner that offer healthful meals like grain bowls, veggie burgers, salads, and other items that are a far cry from the usual burgers and fries? Eating for health is a top consumer concern. I'm pretty excited about these new options and that most have tasted quite … Continue reading The Case for Cooking at Home
I don't bake cakes from scratch, ever. Maybe it's the quarantine and endless scrolling through YouTube that got me. I stumbled on this video and was drawn in by the cook, Jenny, her outfit, and colorful kitchen. I wanted to feel the joy she did when making this recipe! It's technically vegan because there's no … Continue reading Easiest Vegan Chocolate Cake
The sun is getting brighter, the air is breezy and sweet, and we're just moving away from soup season. But my mind is still reflecting on so-called immune-boosting foods from the last post! Although total diet quality likely matters more than loading up on a single "superfood," there are special foods worth exploring. Mushrooms are … Continue reading Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
It's been the weirdest and most surreal two months of my life. In my enclosed box, I wonder every day how other people are doing in their own boxes. I read horrific testimonies on the news of strangers' experiences with Covid, I hear the quiet anxiety in the voices of friends and family who do … Continue reading Nutrition’s Role during Covid-19
Do you remember when rice cakes first came out? I think it was during the fat-free craze when everyone was searching for zero fat snacks, expecting them to pull off weight or maybe improve heart health. I sort of liked them: they were definitely crunchy. But they were also unsatisfying, as if they had dissolved … Continue reading The Humble Rice Cake
