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Trying to Cut Back on Sugar? Ask a Nutritionist.

June 1, 2021

| By Carrie Moores

Trying to cut back on sugar? Here are a few tips to help. The latest recommendations from the US dietary guidelines continue to strongly recommend limiting your sugar intake. But not all sugars are the same: Natural sugars are found in fruit and milk and are important nutrients for a healthy diet. But sugars found …

Do I Really Need to Eat Fruits and Vegetables Every Day? Ask A Nutritionist.

April 13, 2021

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog

| Tags: nutrition, spring

Should you really strive to consume fruits and vegetables each day? The answer is yes: Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce chances of death. A new research study has found that eating two fruits and three vegetables a day may be enough to lower chances of death from heart disease, cancer, and lung illnesses …

How To Avoid Food Poisoning : Ask A Nutritionist

September 8, 2020

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog

| Tags: nutrition

One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. That’s why food safety is so important for you and your family. Many of us are doing more cooking at home now. Remember these four steps to help your family stay safe from food poisoning at home: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. Clean. -Wash …

How Do I Read The New Food Labels? Ask a Nutritionist.

February 17, 2020

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog

| Tags: food labels, nutrition

You may have noticed new food labels starting to appear on many food items. These labels can help provide the keys to guide you as you choose foods for a healthy meal plan. So what’s changing? Calories and Fat The type of fat you eat matters more than the overall amount of fat. The new …

Are All Processed Foods Bad? Ask a Nutritionist.

December 6, 2019

| By Carrie Moores

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog, Health Check

| Tags: diabetes, diet, nutrition

Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). Are all processed foods bad? There are thousands of processed foods in the grocery store to choose from. They are …