Articles by Jill Weisenberger

Product Reviewed: KMN Home FingerMitt Silicone kitchen tools are among my favorites because they can withstand very high heat. I have about eight silicone spatulas and spoons in various shapes and sizes. For this reason,

For people with diabetes, blood sugar values are forever on their minds. What food to eat? How much to eat? When to snack? When to exercise? How will my choices affect my blood sugar? Often

Busy, busy, busy. Who isn’t these days? I know that I am, and most of my patients and clients are, too. But busy is no reason not to eat healthfully. Instead of fast food or

Here’s a good-for-you carbohydrate that’s worth seeking out. Resistant starches are a type of carbohydrate. More specifically, they are a type of fiber. As their name implies, they resist digestion in the small intestine. Because

I am fond of saying that prediabetes is not pre-problem. Rather it is the problem and proof that insulin resistance has been going on for some time. It’s a hint that a diagnosis of type

Good news for all you java lovers. If you fear that the caffeine in coffee, tea and other beverages is dehydrating and doesn’t count toward your water needs, you’ve got something to celebrate. The old

“What’s your blood sugar?” “When did you last measure your blood sugar?” “How’s your A1C?” When we talk about diabetes, we usually put most of the emphasis on blood sugar or blood glucose. That’s no

Nutritional Benefits of Onions By Jill Weisenberger, MS, RD, CDE This relative of the lily offers low-calorie, fat-free flavor and a helping of health boosters. One cup of raw onions contains 64 calories and is