Dietitian Insights

Get insights from Mary Ellen on nutrition, wellness, and life as a working mom, plus expert tips on meal planning, mindful eating, and balance for better health.

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Best Zero Sugar Drinks for Diabetes: Safe & Refreshing Options

Sugary beverages can cause blood sugars to go higher than we’d like or make blood sugars more difficult to manage. But, there are plenty of zero sugar drinks on the market that can help keep you hydrated and satisfied—without compromising your blood sugars. 

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Is Keto Good for Diabetes? Key Things to Understand

The keto diet has been gaining popularity for weight loss, but is keto good for diabetes? There’s a lot of confusion and false information out there about the keto diet, so let’s start unpacking.

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FNCE 2022: Top Tips for Attendees

This will be my seventh FNCE to attend, and after two years off from Covid, I’m so excited to be heading back! FNCE 2022 will be filled with fun, learning, networking, seeing friends, and so much more!

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How to use an air fryer

If you’re looking for the best and fastest way to prepare crispy, fresh, and delicious food, you have to learn how to use an air fryer!

How to buy better meats

Going to the grocery store is never easy. Shopping for nutritious foods to feed ourselves and our families takes real time and energy. And when it comes to meats, there’s an added element: searching out the best-quality, humanely raised beef, lamb, pork and chicken.

How I use grocery store apps to save money

I get it. the last thing you probably want is another app on your phone… but hear me out. I’m going to show you how I use grocery store apps to save money.

Stocking a gluten free kitchen on a budget

Stocking a gluten free kitchen on a budget

Stocking a gluten free kitchen on a budget can be very tricky… but only if you don’t know where to shop! In this post, I’m going to show you the gluten free pantry staples, gluten free refrigerator staples, and gluten free freezer staples I keep on hand at all times. Keep reading for a tour of my kitchen and how I stock our gluten free kitchen on a budget.

Why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday…

Why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday…

Did you know that only 49% of people actually take a true lunch break each day? In this post, I’ll cover some things to consider about your lunchtime routine, and why you should be eating walnuts at lunch everyday.

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