by Christopher Flaherty | Mar 7, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans by 2025. There’s nothing like mom’s Sunday dinner to fill a heart and belly. But whether it’s a favorite family recipes or pizza...
by optimizenetz | Mar 27, 2015 | Nutrition
Ask anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes what they want to know about first and it will always be “what can I eat?” This is a confusing and frustrating question even if you are not newly diagnosed with diabetes. The most important thing to remember is that one size...
by optimizenetz | Oct 30, 2014 | Nutrition
In the table below, alternative milks are compared with skim milk. As you can see, original unsweetened almond milk has the lowest calories for one cup, containing only 30 calories, however it also only contains 1g of protein. Coconut milk contains no protein. Almond...
by optimizenetz | Aug 22, 2014 | Nutrition
The glycemic index (GI) has always been surrounded by controversy within the U.S., whether it is included with nutrition guidelines for diabetes or weight loss recommendations. However, recent research is showing that there certainly is a place for its use and...
