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South L.A. has been burdened with limited access to fresh and healthy foods for years. Hank’s Mini Market, a locally owned store originally opened in 1997, has decided to introduce … Continue reading “Re-opened convenience store brings healthy options to South L.A.”
Many popularized western diets promote a low-carb/high-protein diet for weight loss, however, recent studies show that a low-carb diet can actually increase your mortality risk. The study suggests that a … Continue reading Perhaps Carbs aren’t the enemy after all!
“Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing” – NPR Such a tragic story of a young man’s life cut short because he couldn’t afford his insulin. Sign the ADA Petition … Continue reading Make Insulin Affordable
Providers often share nutrition recommendations with patients. In spite of best intentions, sometimes these recommendations may not match latest standards or reflect evidence based studies . A survey by the … Continue reading Diabetes Educators as Nutrition Coaches for Providers
FDA warns about rare occurrences of a serious infection of the genital area with SGLT2 inhibitors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that cases of a rare … Continue reading Serious genital infection alert with SGLT2 inhibitors
Humans are said to have five basic tastes: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and the least known, umami. Umami is a Japanese word “used to express a delicious, savory meal.” Recent … Continue reading “Savory Foods May Help Promote Healthy Eating”
“Children who drink fruit juice with breakfast are more likely to become overweight or obese.” A recent study by the Medical University of Vienna reported that “children who had orange … Continue reading “Children who drink fruit juice with breakfast are 50% more likely to be overweight”
Maintaining a wide diversity of gut microbiome is vital for good health. A large amount of these microbes can be acquired through fermented foods like yogurt, kombucha, and sauerkraut. Fermented … Continue reading Fermented Foods Guide to Boost Microbiota Health