by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
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,...
by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDE
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...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
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 problems....
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
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...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDE
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 data from...
