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08/03/2025

Blood sugar monitors are essential for managing diabetes effectively! Discover how Dexcom's Stelo CGM can transform your monitoring experience. Find out more: https://wix.to/A3Wi2vX

In the past, people with diabetes have monitored their blood sugars through many forms of testing modalities. Having blood drawn at the doctor’s office is the easiest for many where their blood sugars and/or hemoglobin A1C readings are measured with no effort of their own. Then there’s the hand-...

07/06/2025

Ding D**g... Dinner is here! 🍽️ Tough Cookies Home Delivery is here to save your evenings with delicious pre-cooked meals delivered right to your door. Discover a world where convenience meets taste. Check out more at https://wix.to/BFDGwMp

So the last time I blogged on pre-cooked home delivery meal services was May 2017. In that time frame, the ones I reviewed (along with many others) have gone out of business. When I asked dietitians across America for some delivery service companies, I received one that was local to Massachusetts .....

06/04/2025

What's the latest on GLP-1 medications? Our new blog covers everything you need to know about semaglutides and their impact on health. Read more: https://wix.to/xIvPguL

The first time I blogged on the pharmaceutical marvels known as semaglutides (AKA GLP-1s) was June 2023. Ozempic and Wegovy were the two players at that time. Since then, others have followed the leaders—now there’s Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Saxenda. Currently, Wegovy and Zepbound are only approve...

05/14/2025

How much protein is too much or too little? Check out our latest blog post exploring the right protein intake for your needs! Read more at https://wix.to/EDpCAmj

For those of you familiar with the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” series know that the father in the movie prides himself on the derivation of English words from Greek beginnings. Did I know that the origin of the word “protein” comes from the Greek word protos, which means “first?” No, I di...

03/12/2025

Discover how food brings people together in meaningful ways! Join us this National Nutrition Month as we explore the connections that unite us through cuisine. Read more here: https://wix.to/1wYKY7V

02/04/2025

February is here and love is in the air! Discover how the vibrant color red makes a splash this month, not just with Cupid, but in various aspects of life. Dive into the details: https://wix.to/rGuseO3

There’s lots of red colors dotting the month of February. Not only is Cupid shooting red hearts all over the place, but February is American Heart Month. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. We k...

01/25/2025

Happy January! As we ride into 2025, it's time for that winter reset! 🌨️✨ Let’s chat about how a break can spark new beginnings. Dive into our blog to learn more about embracing winter vibes and finding your rhythm again: https://wix.to/Khzw1ZB

Happy 2025! January blogs always elude me. Traditionally, the change of the calendar year inspires people to vow to better themselves or to improve the quality of their lives. But in reality, for those of us living in colder climates, the shorter days, brisker temperatures, and less exposure to suns...

12/23/2024

Join us for a festive culinary celebration as we explore the joys of holiday eating! 🦃🎊 Discover tips on how to savor your favorite foods while maintaining balance this season. Read more: https://wix.to/G25xkat

The holidays not only bring tidings of good cheer and joy, but lots of good food, starting with Thanksgiving. If you are watching your weight, cholesterol or blood sugar, the month of December can be very challenging to navigate. While it’s nice to indulge in our favorite foods at this time of the...

11/06/2024

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November is National Diabetes Month. This year’s focus is what actions you can take to prevent diabetes-related health problems. If you have diabetes, you are not alone. 38 million Americans have diabetes. And, according to the CDC, about 98 million Americans have pre-diabetes. That’s 2 million ...

09/16/2024

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Most recently, there’s been a lot (more) buzz related to the potential ill effects of food processing on our health. Specifically, ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A recent study showed that UPFs make up 67% of the calories consumed by children and teenagers in the United States. Is that a risk you a...

08/07/2024

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A cardiac patient of mine recently shared she’s been frequenting Dairy Queen this summer. Hmmm. I have not been there for eons, but who doesn’t remember (and love!) those churns and swirls of yumminess dripping down the cone on a hot summer night? But, how healthy is it for you? And how does it ...

06/27/2024

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For those of you that have spoken with me, you know I promote the application of Time Restricted Eating (TRE) principles into my own daily regimen. TRE restricts eating food within a daily timeframe. I first read about TRE in Dr Satchin Panda’s book, The Circadian Code, which comprehensively descr...