Ask the Dietitians

What Are the Best Choices for Dining with Diabetes at Olive Garden?

Diabetes-friendly choices at Olive Garden and how to order a diabetes-friendly meal at Italian restaurants. Q: What Are the Best Choices for Dining with Diabetes at Olive Garden? A: Nutritional needs vary for each person with diabetes depending upon calorie needs, medications, other health issues, and diabetes management goals. The American Diabetes Association recommends that each …

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What is the MIND Diet?

Q: I’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet and Weight Watchers and other popular diets, but now I’m hearing more about one called the MIND Diet.  What is the MIND Diet? The MIND Diet is one of the newer diets in the news, and it is receiving favorable reviews across the board.  The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative …

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Is sesame seeds/oil considered a “superfood?”

Question:”I read in a magazine that sesame seeds/oil is considered a “superfood.” Is this true?” Sesame is a great, healthy addition to any diet and is considered a superfood by many. Being a “superfood” means that it has added health benefits and often contains high amounts of nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants.  Many …

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