Dietary

A person checks their blood glucose using a digital meter while holding a smartphone displaying a corresponding glucose chart. A continuous glucose monitor is attached to their upper arm, and the devices show matching readings as they review the information at a table.

November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. According to the American Diabetes Association, over thirty-seven million people have diabetes, and one in…

A person uses a stylus to point at charts displayed on a tablet, showing bar graphs, a pie chart, and line graphs. Fresh greens, a jar of grains, and a glass of orange juice sit on the table nearby, suggesting a nutrition or health‑focused consultation.

By: Alison Fenske As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, our bodies require special attention to stay healthy and energized during the summer months. Proper nutrition plays a crucial…

A person uses a handheld lancing device to prick their finger for a blood sugar test. A glucose meter and a container of test strips sit on the surface in front of them.

November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. According to the American Diabetes Association, over thirty-seven million people have diabetes, and one in…

By Keli Smith, CDE Started in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition MonthB is celebrated in March every year. This year marks the 50th anniversary of bringing…

By Keri Smith, MS RD CD BC-ADM CDCES Spring is just around the corner and with it, loads of fresh fruits and vegetables will be in season. In the meantime,…

A variety of single‑serve sweetener packets are spread out on a green surface, including brands such as Truvia, Sweet’N Low, Equal, Splenda, and Stevia In The Raw.

By Keri Smith Many of us enjoy making and baking goodies this time of the year. Some of us have loved ones, or ourselves are being health conscious for one…

Hands use a handheld spiralizer to turn a carrot into thin orange vegetable ribbons over a bowl filled with freshly spiralized carrot strands. Whole carrots and fresh basil leaves are arranged on the dark countertop beside the bowl.

If you’ve walked down the pasta aisle lately you might have noticed new and different kinds of pasta popping up all over the place! We no longer have just wheat-based pasta to choose from. Instead, there’s an array of pasta options that can satisfy your taste buds and fit into any eating pattern.

A bowl of quinoa and mixed sautéed vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and bell peppers, sits on a light placemat with a fork beside it. Fresh produce—such as cherry tomatoes, sliced carrots, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, herbs, lime wedges, and ginger—is scattered around the workspace on a white surface.

We all know that fruits and veggies are pretty dang good for us right? But did you know that by pairing certain nutrients in the same meal we can actually maximize absorption and utilization of these nutrients!?

Include a Source of Protein with Every Meal When you eat, the process of digestion, absorption, and nutrient utilization increases your metabolism for a few hours. This is referred to…

A spoon and fork silhouette are outlined on a dark blue surface where white powder sugar has been sprinkled around them, leaving their shapes clearly visible.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults limit added sugars to less than 10% of their daily calories. Each teaspoon of sugar contains around 4 grams or 16 Calories.

How much is that and examples.