Food Skills

How to Understand Nutrition Facts Labels for Better Blood Sugars

How to Understand Nutrition Facts Labels for Better Blood Sugars

Have you ever looked at a product's nutrition facts label and had absolutely no clue what it's saying? You're not alone.  Nutrition facts labels do contain very useful information and tell us what ingredients are found in the food product. But, as useful as nutrition...

3 Simple Tips for Building a Healthy Plate

3 Simple Tips for Building a Healthy Plate

What is the Healthy Plate Model? Before I dive into the tips for building a healthy plate, you might be asking "what is the Healthy Plate model"? Outside of the nutrition world, I have rarely, if ever, discussed the Healthy Plate, so it comes as no surprise that...