What is gestational diabetes? Gestational Diabetes is an elevated blood sugar level in a pregnant woman that did not previously have a diagnosis of diabetes. These elevated blood sugar during pregnancy occur due to insulin resistance related to increased hormone levels. It also increases health risks for both mom and baby during pregnancy and after …
Simple Food Swaps to Help you Reach your Health Goals Faster Did you know there are several easy and simple ways of changing up your diet right now? These things will give a bit of an edge on reaching your health goals faster. It’s simple: switch some everyday food items with something else that is …
This is a hot topic these days, right? We’ve been seeing and hearing about plant-based diets on social media, TV, magazines, cocktail parties, at the gym, etc. So what are the benefits of a plant-based diet? Is it really all it’s cracked up to be? This dietitian thinks that it is! Let’s jump in and …
It might be time to reach for an extra helping of leafy greens, add berries to oatmeal, or switch to whole-grain toast with your breakfast. Most Americans are not getting enough fiber due to the number of processed foods in the Standard American Diet. Fiber has a ton of health benefits that can help us …
