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Airlines to Charge Passengers by Weight
Time to take off your belt and heavy sweater, you’re about to be weighed! No, it’s not at a weight loss meeting or at your doctor’s office. Samoa Air has started to weigh passengers (along with their...
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Mothers Day Your Own Way!
Being a mom is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. I’m the proud mom of two wonderful young men. I’m also blessed to be the daughter of a dynamite 85 year old lady. Over the...
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5 Ways to Eat Healthy When Traveling
Good news! You can travel just about anywhere and eat well along the way. Don’t abandon your healthy eating habits when you’re away from home. With a little planning you can stay fit and healthy, even...
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Exercise While You Watch TV!
Should I relax or exercise in the evening? Do both! It’s been a long day, and your favorite TV show is about to start. What do you like to watch on TV? Are you a fan of sitcoms? Sports? Or maybe you...
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Take a Short Walk – Lower Your Diabetes Risk!
It’s true! A recent study done by George Washington University found that even a short walk after a meal can help control blood sugar in older people. Did you know that high blood sugar after meals...
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Watch Football and Eat Healthy!
Football is back! For those of us who are football fans, we look forward to watching our teams each and every week. Do you tend to overeat while watching the game? Do you race to the refrigerator for a...
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Let’s Get Organized for Diabetes Awareness Month!
How did you feel when you or your loved one was diagnosed with diabetes? Did you feel overwhelmed? Were you bombarded with tons of information? Did your doctor ask you to change your nutrition and...
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World Diabetes Day-November 14, 2013
November 14th is World Diabetes Day, The International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization started World Diabetes day in 1991 to raise awareness about the growing epidemic of...
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Toss Away the Temptations!
I was walking through the aisles of my local CVS yesterday to pick up some much needed lip balm and mascara when I saw massive amounts of 50% off discounted Christmas candy. There were bags of green...
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A Plus Size Model’s Approach to Good Health!
Andrea White, AKA Ms. Exquisite USA 2013, is a plus size model with a healthy attitude and a zest for life. I first met Andrea last year at a Divabetic meeting at the Cure Thrift Shop in NYC. Andrea...
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Superbowl XLVIII, What’s on the Menu?
Superbowl 48 will be played at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on February 2, 2014 when the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos face off in New York (well, technically it’s New Jersey). New York and...
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“The Biggest Loser” Needs Help!
As a nutrition professional with a Masters degree in applied physiology, I found the concept of the NBC show “The Biggest Loser” initially intriguing, and watched most of the episodes of season one....
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5 Best Reasons to Shop with a List
Want to lose weight, control your blood glucose level and save money? Use a list. It can be an app on your phone, a pre-printed “check-off” sheet or post-its. Read the nutrition and diabetes...
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5 Ways to Eat “Greens” on Patrick’s Day!
Do you feel the “pride of the Irish” on Saint Patrick’s Day? Many of us enjoy a traditional Irish meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and Irish Soda bread on March 17th. You might even wear a green...
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5 Ways to Fit Exercise Into Your Schedule if You Have Diabetes!
You’ve probably heard it a million times… “exercise is good for you”. In fact, your doctor or diabetes educator might have told you about the perks of regular physical activity: Exercise can help you...
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Back for an Alumna Award at SUNY Oneonta!
Ever since I could remember, I was interested in nutrition, health and fitness. When it came time to select a college, (a long time ago ), I decided to attend SUNY Oneonta, a New York State school...
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Inspired to Lose Weight with Autism: Thanks Justin!
In the nearly 3 decades I’ve been in private practice, I’ve worked with some truly inspirational and exceptional individuals and their families. My nutrition practice includes people of all ages, who...
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Changing Lives: Honored to Be a Diabetes Educator
Do you want to change your life for the better in 2015? I’m not a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions,” which usually last less than a week. Have you ever vowed to exercise more and joined a gym only to...
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8-Ingredient Stuffed Pepper SkilletBy Guest Blogger Alexa Bickhart
8-Ingredient Stuffed Pepper Skillet In a world where busy schedules have become the norm, it is often difficult to find simple and healthy recipes to prepare for dinner. Common questions include: What...
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Tips & Tricks // Diabetes Blog Week Day 5 By Guest Blogger Sarah MacLeod
Created and organized by Karen Graffeo, Diabetes Blog Week is an annual event that brings together members of the Diabetes Online Community and provides a shared set of topics for discussion. Last...
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