Category Archives: Healthy Eating

“How can I control my sugar cravings?“– I usually get this question at my office.
Truly if you eat balanced meals with high protein and fiber you will not experience
sugar cravings as often. You are setting yourself up for sugar cravings when you select the wrong combinations of food for lunch like a skimpy turkey sandwich on sourdough bread and a bag of chips. There is very little protein in the sandwich and absolutely no fiber. The protein along with the fiber will prevent blood sugar fluctuations which causes the craving for sugar. If you take a lunch that is composed of 4-6oz. of turkey on 100% whole wheat bread with a bowl of minestrone soup and an apple, I guarantee that you will not succumb to sweets.

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Is pizza healthy?

With loads of tasty ground meat and mushrooms, thick parmesan and skimmed mozzarella cheese, plump seasoned dough and three succulent ounces of sliced turkey pepperoni, who says it is? While this mouth-watering Italian meal is becoming America’s favorite comfort food, we can find ways on how to get rid of such a caloric nightmare and re-invent your pizza experience from what is considered junk, to less fat and more flavor.

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Everyone believes that people with diabetes cannot have any sugar and sadly they must live without dessert for the rest of their lives. Well, as a Registered Dietitian, I’m here to tell you that this is not true. People with diabetes can eat sugar, desserts, and even food that contains caloric sweeteners such as molasses, honey and maple syrup. Why? Because people with diabetes can eat foods that contain carbohydrates, whether those carbohydrates come from starchy foods like pastas or sugary foods such as candy. It just a matter of setting up a meal plan that is balanced and incorporates your dessert into your day. Read further and you will see how easy it can be when you have diabetes.

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Sodium is one of the minerals that are generally “over-consumed.” From the potato fries you eat, the tomato sauce in your pasta and the canned goods you keep at home – sodium is practically everywhere. That’s why it’s so easy for most of us to consume beyond what is required.

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Sometimes it feels like our lives are always on the go and that we don’t have the time to get busy in the kitchen anymore. As a result, most people turn to fast food to satisfy both their hunger and their taste buds. Just think about it, you can even survive without cooking in your kitchen. You can just rush out of the house, grab a cup of coffee and muffin for breakfast, get a burger for lunch, and heat a ready-to-eat meal in the microwave for dinner. Sounds fast and simple, doesn’t it? However, if you go on living like this, you’ll be surprised how your health will suffer.

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