Entries by Banister Nutrition

Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Apples Beef Stew

Hope you enjoy this cozy recipe! Crock Pot Sweet Potato and Apples Beef Stew Ingredients: ?2lbs beef, sliced into 1.5 by 1.5 inch pieces ?1 can 14.5 oz beef broth + 1 cup water ?2 red delicious apples, divide by 4 (peeled and cored) ?1 large sweet potato, 1lb or 27oz peeled and sliced into […]

CARBS – The Facts

The basics – Our bodies need fuel to continue to work properly and do all of the amazing things we want to do. That fuel comes from protein, fat, and… you guessed it – carbohydrates! The amazing thing about carbs is that they instantly break down into sugar/glucose that the body is able to use […]

Halloween Candy & Food Allergies

Halloween Candy   Having allergies or intolerances can be extremely challenging, especially during the holidays. Daily reminders about the foods you once enjoyed but can no longer have are constant. Dairy, gluten, corn, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs are found in so many foods these days. Whether you or your children are new to […]

Are you eating breakfast?

Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, yet many skip this meal due to wanting to sleep in a little later, busy morning schedules, or not having the feeling of hunger due to not getting fuel in the morning for long periods of time. It’s important however to remember […]

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is breast cancer awareness month! This article from the American Institute of Cancer Research has some nutritional guidance on how to help appetite loss, nausea and vomiting, bowel changes, weight gain, and fatigue while going through chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or other treatments.   For appetite loss try eating your most nutritious meal during times […]

THYME to TURNIP the BEET

Root vegetables are coming into season with Fall right around the corner. These types of vegetables offer an abundance of nutrition. They are packed full of complex carbs, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, antioxidants and potassium. Fiber works in the body to improve digestive health, maintain a healthy weight and improve cholesterol for heart health. […]

I Hate Diabetes

If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and you find yourself saying “I hate having diabetes and all that it involves” you are normal, sane and emotionally healthy! I’ve never heard of anyone responding to their diagnosis of diabetes with a “yippee”! Diabetes is a complex health concern that involves more than “go home […]

The Simple Things

This blog is a how-to on the simple things that we are expected to be able to do in the kitchen, but sometimes never actually learn how to do! We will learn how to bake chicken breasts, bake veggies, and cook pasta. First up is baking chicken breasts- What you will need… 4 skinless, boneless […]

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes

Can you imagine knowing what your blood glucose is 96-288 times each day and only doing a finger stick 0-2x daily? This is possible with continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s) now available for patients use. These monitors have been available for over a decade but most people with diabetes are unfamiliar with this technology and how […]