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National Avocado Day Recipes Diabetes and Healthy Eating

July 31 is National Avocado Day! Did you know that nutrient-wise, a serving of avocado is a good source of potassium, phytonutrients, and fiber. Fiber is our friend for all it ...

DASH for your heart Healthy Living, Heart Health, Diabetes and Healthy Eating

Stefanie Rekdal, RDN, CDCES If you’ve ever watched TV or glanced at social media, you’ve certainly been bombarded with ads promoting the latest and greatest fad diet that’s ...

Feeding Kids Without FUSS Diabetes and Healthy Eating

Sarah Whitson, BS, RD, CDCES Here’s the scene: you get home from a long day of work, and spend an hour lovingly preparing a well-balanced meal for your family. You place the ...

Give Your Summer a Boost with ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

Summer is here! What new activities and healthy foods will your family try this summer? Summer is a fantastic time for the family to try new activities and eat healthy foods. ...

How Much Water Should You Be D ... Healthy Living, Diabetes and Healthy Eating

by Stefanie Rekdal, BS, RDN, CDCES, CPT Whether or not the weather reflects the season, any time is a good time to assess your hydration habits. Let’s take a look at the ...

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

By Jody Long, MS, RDN, CDCES This is a great question for the month of March when we celebrate National Nutrition Month, and as we recognized Registered Dietitian ...

Healthy Swaps for Traditional ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

by Jody Long, MS, RDN, CDCES Diabetes Educator and Dietitian I was schooled in soul food by Ms. Alice at a care facility in south Texas. I walked in as a new food service ...

4 Ways To Show Your Heart Some ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

by Sarah Whitson, BS, RD Love is in the air this February, and I’m not just talking about all the heart-shaped candy covering the shelves at the stores! Check out some great ...

Health and Nutrition Myth ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

By Jody Long, MS, RDN, CDCES With all the ho ho ho and holidays behind, many are now heading warp speed into the "New Year, New Me” craziness. You know, the ritual of ...

Holiday spices are healthy and ... Diabetes and Healthy Eating

By Jody Long, MS, RDN, CDCES 'Tis the season when it's cold outside and our bodies crave warm foods. It’s also holiday time, which finds us using warming spices, the ones ...

Eating Healthy When Money is T ... InsideMWHC Podcast, Diabetes and Healthy Eating

Jody Long is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes and Nutrition Support Services. In this podcast she shares many ...

Lower Your Diabetes Risk Diabetes and Healthy Eating

November is Diabetes Awareness Month: What steps are you taking to lower your risk? by Stefanie Rekdal, BS, RD, CDCES, CPT The Diabetes Care journal of the American Diabetes ...