According to the CDC, 9.3% of the population has diabetes, BUT, 3X as many people have prediabetes. Essentially, 1 out of 3 individuals have prediabetes, but the sad part is that 90% of them don’t even know it! Today, we are...
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
According to the CDC, 9.3% of the population has diabetes, BUT, 3X as many people have prediabetes. Essentially, 1 out of 3 individuals have prediabetes, but the sad part is that 90% of them don’t even know it! Today, we are...
Inflammation is a known risk factor for many types of chronic disease. While not trendy or in vogue, inflammation deserves, if not needs to be discussed. According to the CDC, inflammation induced chronic diseases account for about 70% of deaths in the United States each year! Poor diet, smoking, lack of exercise, environmental toxins and stress are just a few of the contributing factors of inflammation. Research in the The Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology states that nutrition may be the most ‘influential’ of all the modifiable factors…
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes. More than 84 million Americans have prediabetes. Take a moment…just let that sink in… OVER 100 Million Americans are dealing with blood glucose issues Sadly, 25% of diabetics and 90% of prediabetics don’t even know they have it! They are living life with symptoms and a reduced quality of life.
Do you ever plan out how to add fat into your diet? When it comes to meal planning, we often think through a lean protein, complex carb, and fruits/veggies but do you ever think about how you will include healthy fat? While many people may naturally assume that they will automatically get fat through their food (like meats and dairy) it would be wise to be intentional about what types of fats you are including.