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Some claims that food is addictive argue that the same brain regions light up with highly palatable foods just like they do for drugs. However, there are many things that can cause these reward centers in the brain to light up, such as puppies, babies, and music. So does that really mean food is addictive or rather that it is pleasurable?
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There’s so much chatter around protein that many parents express worry around their kids eating habits and whether they’re getting enough. But, how much protein do kids really need?
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Is it just me or does it seem like there's a seemingly never-ending focus on protein intake? Don't get me wrong, protein is an important nutrient, but how much do we really need? Let’s break it down.
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If you’ve been told you have diabetes or prediabetes, then you have something in common with 135.7 million Americans—nearly half of the entire US population! As of 2021, 38.1 million US adults had diabetes, and 97.6 million had prediabetes (CDC 2024). But do you know the history of the term “prediabetes?” Read on to learn more.
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Use 15-15 rule to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
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Take the intuitive eating scale to find out where you may benefit from intuitive eating focused nutrition counseling
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Janice and Elyse chat about new intuitive eating resources including Intuitive Eating for Diabetes, a new intuitive eating app, and the revised 2nd edition Intuitive Eating Workbook that Elyse co-authored with Evelyn Tribole.
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Check out my podcast interview with The Happy Diabetic Kitchen
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While HbA1c is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of diabetes and the assessment of glycemic control, there are numerous conditions that impact its clinical relevance.
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If you’re like many people these days, finding time to shop for groceries, cook said groceries, eat the meal, and clean up the mess from making the meal may feel nearly impossible. Let me know if you relate!
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If you’re like many people, you may have even been thinking about resolutions or goals for the year ahead. For many, it feels good to think of the new year as a fresh start.
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If food-based social gatherings, travel, or just the holidays in general raise your anxiety levels, you are not alone.
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Food noise is a new way of describing constant thoughts and preoccupation with food. But how do you know if your experience of “food noise” is really just hunger silencing?
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Intuitive Eater's holiday bill of rights - how to create boundaries around holiday food and diet talk without succumbing to guilt, pressure, and overeating
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The ten principles of intuitive eating were originally defined by Tribole and Resch in their first edition of Intuitive Eating back in 1995. Here, I’ve outlined those principles with special consideration to diabetes management.
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Janice Dada, registered dietitian and diabetes educator breaks down 9 common myths about diabetes in honor of national diabetes awareness month.
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Does Halloween candy stress you out? Learn some strategies for calmly navigating candy and other sweets.
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It’s back to school time, which means back to packing lunches for many families. You may be considering what to pack, but have you also considered whether you need to set some boundaries with cafeteria monitors?
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