The Artificial Sweetener Study I’m sure that by now most of you have heard about the recent study about artificial sweeteners purportedly increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity due…
My Position on Very Low Carbohydrate Diets for Type 1 Diabetes Last week, I saw a Facebook post from a low-carb proponent (who does not have diabetes) criticizing this article for being…
Last month, Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association, published an article linking sulfonylurea use to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Sulfonylureas stimulate the pancreas to…
A couple of days ago I received the August issue of Today’s Dietitian and was excited to see “The Top 10 Diabetes Meal Patterns” on the cover. My excitement faded, however,…
A couple of days ago I received an email from the makers of a soy-based protein bar that began: “Scientific research continues to show that a plant-based diet is a…
Moscarpone… I’d like to preface this blog post by apologizing for its length, including links to several long articles. Also, for anyone who doesn’t know me, I’m a vocal and…
I’m a firm believer in keeping track of the foods you eat and the nutrition they provide. Many times people believe they’re doing everything right but find that their weight,…
Have you ever cut calories drastically in an attempt to lose weight quickly? I did that repeatedly in my teens, and it never turned out well; I felt hungry and…
I’m usually not a fan of the term “superfood.” I think it tends to confuse people about which foods are best and how much they should consume. For instance, the…
Metabolic Syndrome: More Than Just a Risk Factor for Disease The number of people with metabolic syndrome is increasing, yet those who have it often aren’t aware of its significance. Originally…
