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Healthy Foods to Have on Hand During COVID Pandemic

Whether you call it stay at home, self quarantine, or as we’re told in New York: PAUSE, many of us have had to hunker down in our homes for the long haul. Now, more than ever, it’s important to eat healthy. You need to have healthy foods on hand in order to eat healthy. Make […]

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Keep Your Exercise Plan Going Strong

Whether you need to lose weight or manage a condition such as pre-diabetes, having a solid exercise plan is essential. Getting and staying motivated to exercise is a real challenge many people face. If you have this challenge, there are a few simple things that you can do to keep the momentum going. Think about […]

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What Produce Is In Season?

The season in which fresh fruits and vegetables are available vary somewhat based on your location.  However, there are some seasonal lists available thanks to our friends from Fruits & Veggies… More Matters(r).  Take a look at these lists for more information: What Fruits & Vegetables Are In Season In Winter? What Fruits & Vegetables […]

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Nielsen Global Survey of Snacking

The consumer research organization that brings us television ratings also conducts other surveys.  One of them, Nielsen Global Survey of Snacking, polled more than 30,000 consumers in 60 countries between mid-February and mid-March of 2014. What they learned is fascinating. Americans have a fondness for chips that isn’t shared by many other countries but across […]

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Experiences with Catered Events and Gluten-Free Options

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) needs input from those living with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (‘gluten sensitivity’)!  Please fill out this survey to tell us about your experience with attending catered events.  We’ll be using your responses in a presentation at an upcoming conference focused on educating those in the catering […]

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Tips for Managing Sick Days When You Have Diabetes

I just got my flu shot a few days ago, and that reminded me to start speaking with my diabetic clients about how to manage sick days. Of course, I hope that no one gets the flu this year, but with the season upon us, it’s better to be safe and know what to do. […]

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A New Way to Keep Food Portions in Check

Are you someone who eats healthy foods, but you simply eat too much of it?  My recent blog post“Too Much of a Good Thing” talked about this very problem.  I meet people all of the time who are so careful about the foods they choose, but they still have problems controlling their weight or diabetes because […]

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Going Gluten Free…For Real!

In the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the variety and availability of gluten free food choices. Most grocery store chains now devote an entire aisle to “health foods” and consumers will find many gluten free choices there. Lately, I’ve had clients without celiac disease or gluten intolerance ask whether they […]

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Is Juicing Better Than Eating Fruits & Vegetables?

Lately I have been hearing a lot more about juicing.  It seems as though juicing is being touted as having greater health benefits, and juice fasts have become all the rage for many who are trying to lose weight.  Supporters of juicing say that juicing is better for you than is eating whole fruits and […]

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Thinking About Another Diet? Think Again

For those of you have made multiple attempts at weight loss, following the latest diet craze is hard to resist .  After all, even though other diets have failed, you may think the latest new diet might finally be “the one that works.” Over the years I have met so people looking for the elusive […]

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