by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
It’s officially the start of flu season. I was reminded of that with an email to get my flu shot. A healthy immune system is important to prevent the flu and other germs that can make you sick. People with diabetes may have a weakened immune system due high blood...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Here’s another reason to enjoy being outdoors-your body makes vitamin D from sunshine. The amount of vitamin D you make is dependent on the season, where you live, your skin color, and age. People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a higher incidence of vitamin D...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
We are covered in bacteria-inside and outside of our body. Even though bacteria sounds bad, some of it is beneficial and we need it to live. Recent research has taught us more about bacteria in the gut, also called the gut microbiome, and how it relates to our...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Do you think breakfast is the most important meal of the day or do you skip breakfast? What you do for breakfast affects the rest of your day. Your body needs energy to start the day. People who regularly eat breakfast have a healthier body weight, better...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
It’s summertime and that means cookouts by the grill. Most people believe grilling is a healthy cooking technique. While grilling can be healthy, there are some steps you should take to ensure grilled food is a good choice. Cooking meat (including chicken, fish,...
