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Top 5 Fall Fruits and Vegetables for Blood Sugar Control

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Top 5 Fall Fruits and Vegetables for Blood Sugar Control

November is the peak season for delicious fall produce, and it also marks National Diabetes Month which brings awareness to nutrition principles to support diabetes management and keep blood sugar levels balanced.

An excellent way to keep your blood sugar levels in check is by incorporating more produce into your meals. Fall produce is rich in various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that reduce inflammation, as well as fiber that helps balance the blood sugar response of a meal, making it the perfect addition to any fall recipe for those looking to manage diabetes. 

Let’s dive into the top fall fruits and vegetables to add to your diet this month!

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1 Day Mediterrean Diet Meal Plan

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1 Day Mediterrean Diet Meal Plan

The Mediterranean Diet has maintained its position as the top-ranked diet by U.S. News and World Report for seven consecutive years, and with good reason! This diet is associated with improvements in digestion, heart health, and even brain function. If you're ready to get started following a Mediterranean Diet, I've got you covered with a one-day meal plan!

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Top 7 Reasons the Mediterranean Diet was Ranked #1 for the Past 7 Years

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Top 7 Reasons the Mediterranean Diet was Ranked #1 for the Past 7 Years

Would you be surprised to know that the Mediterranean Diet has consistently held the top spot for seven consecutive years in the rankings by the U.S. News and World Report for the best diet to follow? In honor of  May being International Mediterranean Diet Month let's explore seven reasons why this diet proves to be highly effective!

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Nourishing Nutrition Tips for National Heart Health Month

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Nourishing Nutrition Tips for National Heart Health Month

February is American Heart Month, an important time to highlight heart disease and nutrition strategies to support your cardiovascular system. 

In today's post we are going to explore the pivotal role of nutrition in fostering cardiovascular wellness, providing you with insights, tips, and a BONUS heart healthy recipe to nourish your heart this month.

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Top 10 Wellness Trends for 2024

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Top 10 Wellness Trends for 2024

Happy New Year! Now is the perfect time to explore what wellness trends will be on the rise in 2024. As a dietitian, I stay on top of the latest wellness and health trends so I can provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based care to my clients. Read this post for my top 10 predictions for wellness trends in 2024.

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Holiday Diet Tips to Ignore

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Holiday Diet Tips to Ignore

As the holiday season approaches, so does the bombardment of well-meaning but misguided diet advice. From skipping meals to earning your food through excessive exercise, these recommendations can leave you feeling overwhelmed. 

In this blog, I'll be debunking some common diet myths and provide a balanced approach to navigating the holidays without sacrificing joy or well-being.

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FNCE 2023 Recap

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FNCE 2023 Recap

I recently got back from my favorite food & nutrition conference, FNCE! Here’s a recap of some of the highlights.

FNCE is the world's largest meeting of food and nutrition experts and registered dietitian nutritionists, hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The conference includes educational sessions, an expo hall, excursions, special events and some fun parties. This year it was in Denver, Colorado and it was truly a blast.

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5 Dietitian Approved Fall Drink Swaps

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5 Dietitian Approved Fall Drink Swaps

Nothing signifies the start of fall quite like walking into a coffee shop and smelling notes of cinnamon, pumpkin, apple, and chai. While I'm all for balance and moderation, many of the buzzy fall drinks are loaded with sugar, which is likely to leave you with an energy crash instead of making you feel your best. In today's post, I'm sharing five fall drink swaps to help you stay on track with your nutrition goals while still enjoying the flavors of fall.

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National Fruits & Veggies Meal Plan with 5 Blueberry Inspired Meals and Snacks

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National Fruits & Veggies Meal Plan with 5 Blueberry Inspired Meals and Snacks

National Fruits & Veggies Month (NFVM) is one of my favorite ways to kick off fall, because it’s an annual celebration of everyone’s favorite and flavorful plants – fruits and veggies! As a private practice dietitian and the author of Eat Your Vitamins, one of the things I prioritize the most when helping my clients reach their health goals is emphasizing the power of nutrients from whole food sources. This is why, for National Fruits & Veggies Month, we are highlighting one of my favorite nutrient dense fruits: blueberries.

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5 Dieting Tips To Ignore

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5 Dieting Tips To Ignore

As a dietitian, I can't help but see how bewildering the world of nutrition advice can be! It's like a never-ending parade of conflicting messages from every corner of the media, all proclaiming to have the ultimate "secret" to a healthier diet. But fear not! In this post, I'm dishing out the real truth on nutrition and shedding light on the common online nutrition "tips" you should actually not pay any attention to.