by Julie Cunningham | Food and Mood
If you’re a people-pleaser, you may have a hard time trying to refuse food. I was just talking with a client recently. Sadly, his brother passed away unexpectedly. Friends and relatives brought “at least 500 pounds” of food to my client’s home....
by Julie Cunningham | Diabetes Basics, What to Eat
Ever stood in the grocery aisle reading food labels, thinking about how to calculate carb requirements? You try to figure out what on earth a “percent daily value” is, and how that might possibly have anything to do with your craving for tortilla chips. ...
by Julie Cunningham | Diabetes Basics, What to Eat
Carb counting for diabetes can be a great way to keep your blood sugars on a more even keel. When I teach carb counting, my clients are so relieved to know that they can still have their favorite foods without “going off the wagon”. They walk out of the...
by Julie Cunningham Nutrition | Diabetes Basics, What to Eat
Have you ever heard of the plate method? It’s one of the simplest ways to portion out your food without needing to break out a food scale or even your measuring cups. If you like to keep things simple, the plate method can help you balance your blood...
by Julie Cunningham Nutrition | Diabetes Basics, What to Eat
Living with diabetes can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and approach, managing diabetes can become a seamless part of your life. Nutrition is an especially important part of diabetes management, and that’s where macronutrients come into play. In...