Sugar Substitutes

This week I received a new question from http://foodpicker.org . What is the best sugar substitute to use for baking and daily use for diabetics? When making the decision to substitute sugar with artificial sweeteners, it is common to find yourself confused on which...

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Salt Substitutes

This week, I received the following question from http://foodpicker.org . I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  Some one suggested I try “Original No Salt” which is Sodium-free instead of salt.  Is it a safe alternative for my use? Watching your sodium...

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My first post

Hi there, My name is Elissa and I am currently a dietetic intern with Texas State University of San Marcos, TX. I recently volunteered for an opportunity with FoodPicker.org to help spread the wealth of information out there on nutrition and diabetes education. I am...

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Food4Success

Food4Success

Welcome! I am a registered dietitian, mother of 2 littles, and messy cook who loves spreading credible nutrition knowledge and tasty, nutritious recipes. With our busy lifestyles now a days, I am ALL about simplicity without sacrificing taste or nutrition. My hope is to empower clients, individuals, and families with the nutritional knowledge that allow them to live life to the fullest, and enjoy their food too!

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