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7 Foods to Eat to Lower Cholesterol

7 Foods to Eat to Lower Cholesterol

by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES

The term cholesterol still causes a lot of confusion. So, what exactly is cholesterol? Cholesterol is in every cell in your body, it’s made by the liver, and travels in your blood. Cholesterol is a good thing – it has many important roles like fat absorption,...
More Thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet

More Thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet

by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDCES

The Mediterranean diet is thought to contribute to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. It is low in sugar, saturated fat and red meat and high in nuts, seafood, olive oil, dairy, and vegetables. As with any diet, there is more to...
7 Foods to Eat to Lower Blood Pressure

7 Foods to Eat to Lower Blood Pressure

by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES

It’s estimated that 2 of 3 people with diabetes have high blood pressure. When blood pressure is elevated, your heart works harder to pump blood throughout your body. High blood pressure increases your risk of a heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and eye...
5 Tips to Keep Your Summer Salads Healthy

5 Tips to Keep Your Summer Salads Healthy

by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES

Are you trying to up your vegetable game? Summer is the best time to do this because a lot of vegetables are in season. With the heat, salads are the top vegetable pick. Salads are often lower in carbohydrates and loaded with nutrients. We all know there are times...
How to Keep the Nutrients in Your Veggies

How to Keep the Nutrients in Your Veggies

by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES

Have you ever thought that how you prepare food changes the nutrients? We try to eat healthy foods, but it’s important to know how to prepare them as well. The food group I am always encouraging people with diabetes to eat more of is vegetables. According to...
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