Carbohydrates: Friend not Foe
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE Everyone can benefit from a carbohydrate-conscious diet, not just people living with diabetes. When people are first diagnosed with diabetes, they sometimes cut carbohydrates, or carbs, completely from their diet. This is unfortunately not the way to go. Any extreme diet restriction that’s not medically necessary can deprive […]
How Diet Can Decrease Your Risk for Breast Cancer
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE There is no one food or diet that can prevent breast cancer. However, there are certain foods that can help boost your immune system and make you healthier, which can decrease the risk of breast cancer. Some foods can help decrease the side effects of treatment and help […]
Setting Your Child Up for a Healthy Heart
By Emily Ruden, MD Cardiologist at Riverview Health There’s no doubt that getting your kids to eat healthy can be a challenge. But setting a good example from a young age can not only shape their eating habits for later in life, but it can set them up for excellent heart health as an adult. […]
Put Your Phone Down—It’s Time for Dinner
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE Eating dinner together as a family can have several benefits for children as well as adults. In today’s busy world where everyone has different schedules, planning a dinner together will give you a reason to stop and connect. Sit down without distractions such as phones, mobile devices, television […]
Making School Lunches Healthy and Fun
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE It’s back to school time and with that comes packing kids’ lunches. Kids can get tired of the same thing every day, so use these tips to help make their lunches more appealing and get them to eat healthier foods. Use a cookie cutter to cut fun shapes […]
Recipes: Add Fruits, Veggies & Repeat
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE It can sometimes be difficult to get enough fruits and vegetables in our everyday diets. Here are some recipes that will help you increase your consumption. Apple Chicken Stir Fry Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast, cubed ½ cup onion, […]
Eat your Fruits and Vegetables for Improved Exercise Benefits
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist If you exercise regularly, it’s important to know that what you eat can have an effect on your exercise performance and results. Eating a wide variety of foods—especially fruits and vegetables—will positively affect your endurance and stamina when exercising and during your everyday activities. One of the major benefits of […]
Fruits and Veggies–On Sale and In Season
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD Many of us believe eating healthy is hard to do on a budget. Depending on the time of year, certain produce items are cheaper and more readily available than others. As grocery stores or your local farmers markets get an influx of produce, they may put some on sale to […]
3 Tips to Keep Your Fresh Produce Safe This Summer
By Eric Marcotte, MD, Riverview Health Physicians—Sheridan Family Medicine With summer comes warm weather, sunny days and long evenings—what’s not to love? One great thing about summer is the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. In the winter, it can sometimes be expensive to feed a family with healthy choices. Many times frozen or canned […]
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes
When it comes to health and wellness, being proactive and staying in tune with your body is the best way to prevent diseases or catch them early before the road to recovery becomes even harder. But with diabetes, the symptoms can often fly under the radar. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention almost […]