Food is medicine. Believe it or not, that statement is really true of certain foods; particularly, those foods that are valued for their... Read more »
Recently my dad fussed at me about dinner. “Please don’t make any more cream sauces,” he said. “I’m gaining weight.”... Read more »
Bugs! Yuck! I found that my pantry had come under attack by some sort of bug so I’ve been in the process of clearing that area out.... Read more »
The question I get more than any other involves people wanting to know what might be triggering their acid reflux flare ups. There are... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 6 months down! Size of the Baby: 1.3 pounds. Biggest Obstacle: Patience, I've got four more months to go! What... Read more »
Heather Reese, MS, RD has worked in the nutrition industry for eight years. She received a Bachelors degree in Communications with a minor in... Read more »
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin or to use the insulin produced in the proper way.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy. Diabetes is when your blood glucose level is too high. According to the National... Read more »
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