It is National Nutrition Month and this week I want to share with you some insight on what you need to know about food labels. The confusing and bureaucratic-filled process by which the United States came to pass our food labeling system is overwhelming – and a topic for another blog post. However, just know the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services are required to revisit the guidelines every five years. These two government agencies appoint a joint committee, review research, and determine the final design and text. The lobbyist for organizations such as the Grocery Manufacturers of America; the American Society for…
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Prediabetes and Our Food Choices
While attending the Farm to Institution Summit in Greenville, South Carolina, I was slapped with a staggering statistics: 86-MILLION ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE PREDIABETES That is one in every three adults. And 90% of those adults, do not know they have prediabetes. Although our own individual genetic disposition plays a key factor in developing diabetes, health and lifestyle decisions increase the chances of developing the condition; including Obesity A sedentary lifestyle Bad eating habits Determine if you are at risk for Prediabetes or Diabetes The American Diabetes Association has a test, to determine if you are at risk for either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (your body does not…
