Why Nutrient Rich Foods are Important when taking Anti-Obesity Medications
Side effects associated with semaglutide, including nausea or gastrointestinal issues, can make you less inclined to eat and can compromise your nutrition.
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How can Low Calorie Diets and Intermittent Fasting Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes.
How to Maintain Weight Loss
Once you reach your goal weight, try these strategies to prevent gaining it back.
How Does Consuming Fast Food, Candy and Sugary Drinks Affect Type 2 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Reducing ultra-processed foods, such as sweetened cereal, cookies, and sugary drinks, can mitigate dietary risks associated with Read more»
What is the Connection Between Mindful Eating and Type 2 Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Mindful eating holds promise for managing food cravings and helping those with adhere to dietary recommendations. Affecting Read more»
Can Eating More Whole Grains and Increasing Dietary Fiber Help Patients with Diabetes?
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Whole grains and fiber can reduce Type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grain foods are high in Read more»
The Nutritional Value of Meal Replacements
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends meal replacements as “part of a comprehensive weight management program.” The Academy of Read more»
Fad Diets: Weight Loss at What Cost?
Fad diets are rarely sustained and can lead to adverse side effects. With the hope of drastic, body-changing weight loss, the Read more»
High Protein Diets are Integral to Weight Loss Success
Diets higher in protein improve energy, enhance weight loss, and decrease fat mass while simultaneously preserving lean muscle mass. The benefits Read more»
What is the Impact of a Western Diet?
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans Read more»
The “D” Word
The “D” Word There are words that make our hair stand on end when we hear them, and among the most cringe-worthy Read more»
Very Low Calorie Diets: What are they and how do They Work?
As with many diseases, diabetic patients benefit a great deal from weight loss and this includes VLCD programs. As the name implies, Read more»
Assessing Weight: Pounds, Percent or Inches?
Assessing Weight: Pounds, Percent or Inches? Given the health risks associated with being overweight or having obesity, and because many of them Read more»
Why Carb Counting is Important
Certified diabetes educator Catherine Harrison explains how having candid discussions with people with diabetes on their carb intake can give them a different perspective and help them modify their diets to choose this food group moderately.
Join the “Choose a New Whole Grain” Challenge
Registered dietitian Yvonne Greer talks about trying alternative whole grains which can offer health benefits and new flavors.