Entries by Banister Nutrition
Elusive Blood Sugar Management
Do you ever feel like regardless of what you do, your blood sugar is still all over the board? Once you received the diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you should have been told to check your blood sugar several times each day to prevent complications that can develop from elevated blood sugar […]
We Were All Born As Intuitive Eaters
Did you know the “non-dieting” approach has been around since 1995? Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD and Elyse Resch MS, RD, CEDRD, FADA were the first to develop and publish this concept in their book, Intuitive Eating: The Revolutionary Program that Works. Intuitive eating is not a diet, but an approach to improve your relationship with […]
Keeping Produce Fresher Longer
Keeping fresh produce “fresh” can be tricky. In recent months, I have backed off on how many times I grocery shop each month. Keeping fresh produce around for longer than a week can be challenging, but I have started using some of these strategies to keep produce looking and tasting great for weeks! Storing Produce […]
2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? Well, look no further! I rounded up some great gifts for your family and friends would love! Check out our list of some health and wellness gift ideas. (These products are not sponsored) For the Foodies Snack Subscription Boxes Universal Yum delivers international snacks right to your doorstep every […]
Why the Scale Shouldn’t Matter
I think we all know how it feels when you’re working so hard to lose weight, but the number doesn’t change. After all those sweaty sessions at the gym, it’s frustrating not seeing results. In reality, you shouldn’t beat yourself up about it. There are plenty of other ways to measure success! Factors Influencing the […]
Weighing Your Risk – Nutrition, Obesity & COVID-19
Learn more about the link between Nutrition – Weight – and COVID-19 and what YOU can do today to manage your risk.
Why Is My A1c High?
Your daily random blood glucose readings are good. You watch your carbohydrate intake, exercise, take your medication as prescribed, avoid smoking, and try to live a healthy lifestyle. But still, your Hemoglobin A1c (“HbA1c” or just “A1c”) is over 7.0 which leaves you frustrated, wondering what you are doing wrong. One thing to consider is […]