by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
The holidays are here! It’s a busy time of the year and healthy habits can get pushed aside. Social events are on the calendar and that means food. There may be days or evenings that feel like they revolve around food. Holiday food is usually more of a splurge...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
What are some healthy beverage choices? Our bodies need fluid throughout the day so it’s important to think about what you drink. Did you know that the human body is made up of more than 60% water? Water is in all of our organs, muscles, fat, and even bones. Water...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
VIDEOS Study the sections below to watch education content about diabetes ; Understanding Diabetes Transcript: Understanding Diabetes: an Overview This animation focuses on how the body normally breaks down and uses food, and explores how the body maintains a healthy...
by Mohammed Al-Sofiani, MBBS MSc
The number of people with diabetes is expected to double in the next few decades as the world’s population increasingly shifts to an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle, and obesity rates continue to rise. This trend will hit low- and middle-income countries...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
A diet that includes foods low in cholesterol, typically done by eating lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains. “Healthy fats”, like olive oil replace saturated fats, like butter. The overall amount of calories eaten per day is also limited....
