by Jenneffer | Feb 28, 2016 | #chefslead, diabetes, Florida produce, healthy kids, heart disease, High blood pressure, nutrition, PAD, portion, wellness
Love your water. “Sugary drinks are a major source of added sugars consumed by Americans,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These drinks can promote obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Two sodas can pack on 300...
by Jenneffer | Jan 10, 2016 | #chefslead, diabetes, Florida produce, Food, podiatrist, podiatry, wellness
Diabetics need to keep an eye on their sugar intake, but starches from white rice, potatoes and even whole grains can also raise blood sugar levels. All foods containing carbohydrates can affect your diabetes. A cup of white rice contains around 53 grams of...
by Jenneffer | Oct 24, 2015 | #chefslead, #realschoolfood, #saveschoollunch, chef, diabetes, healthy kids, High blood pressure, nutrition, Obesity, podiatry, PVD, school lunch
As a podiatrist, I know all too well that childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. Education about proper nutrition starts at home and in the schools. “Schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe...
