Nutrition Tips

If you live with diabetes, you are probably constantly searching for that next simple, effective tool that can help flatten the glucose curve and bring a little more predictability to your daily numbers. Many of my clients tend to rely on the same healthy staples. While those foods are wonderful, relying on the same foods

Whether you are pregnant, participating in dry January, or just trying to reduce your overall alcohol intake, you may be considering swapping out your cocktails for mocktails.  Many traditional mocktails are loaded with sugar, which we know does not work well for those of us with diabetes or gestational diabetes, so let’s take a look

I have gotten many questions like “Does mayo have carbs?” or “Is ketchup a free food?” or “Can I even eat BBQ sauce?” frequently from patients over the years, so I decided to create an article about this topic. This article will break down some of the commonly used condiments, the impact they may have

High-carb meals such as pasta can often end in disastrous blood sugar spikes, and my clients often tell me that they are terrified to eat pasta for that reason. While pasta is a source of carbohydrates, it does not have to be off-limits when you have diabetes. This article will explore low-carb pasta and pasta

Sugar alcohols are more popular than ever with the increase in low-carb and keto products on the market. Have you ever seen one of these mystery ingredients on a food label for candy, sugar-free preserves, cereal, ice cream, protein bars, or gum and wondered what in the world they are and if Allulose even is

Do you steer clear of meal prepping with ground turkey because you’re worried it will taste bland or dry? This is a common concern, but did you know that with the right recipe, ground turkey can actually be a delicious, healthy, and low-carb lean protein option? I love cooking with ground turkey because it is

A variety of different types of plant-based milks have been gaining popularity as a dairy alternative in recent years.  Chances are, you have walked through the milk aisle at the grocery store and seen many options you have never known existed before.   One of the most popular plant-based milks is almond milk.  You can purchase

You have probably heard that fiber is essential for MANY reasons, but it’s especially crucial when you have diabetes or prediabetes. Fiber helps slow how quickly carbohydrates get into your bloodstream, preventing those rapid spikes in blood sugar that leave you feeling sluggish and impact long-term health.  Beyond blood sugar, fiber is also a key