Gretchen Scalpi

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Tips for Surviving Holiday Eating Without Guilt and Weight Gain

03rd January 2012
Yes it’s almost time to start thinking about the holidays again: shopping for gifts, planning celebrations, and eating food! Once Thanksgiving arrives, the holiday season can seem like a non-stop eating contest straight through the end of the year! Tha... Read >

5 Tips For Eating Well In Tough Economic Times

31st March 2011
There's no question that many people are having difficulty keeping up with household and food expenses in these tough economic times.  This is especially true for those who have lost a job or are now working in lower paying jobs out of necessity.  I often... Read >

How Working With a Virtual Dietitian Can Be Good For Your Health!

13th January 2011
The days of "dieting" are over. We know that about 95% of people who follow diet plans fail and regain their weight. The key to success for weight loss or improved health is to learn how to create lifestyle changes that you can live with. It is all abo... Read >

What Is Diabetes Type 1.5?

12th January 2011
October 18, 2010 marked a special day for the diabetes community. It was the first day of the first annual LADA Awareness Week. What is LADA? Often referred to as type 1.5 diabetes, LADA is an abbreviation for latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. It ... Read >

Peak Nutrition Tips For Busy People

22nd November 2010
Our world and lifestyles have changed a great deal over the past decade. Ask anyone what they think is different now compare to 10 years ago, and they will likely tell you they have less time, more stress and they are working harder than ever. Constantl... Read >

Diabetic Meal Plans Are Easier than You Think!

14th September 2010
Many people who have diabetes believe that they must make drastic changes in the way that they eat. Actually, the components of a diabetic meal plan work much in the same way that any healthy eating plan would work. The person with diabetes stands to be... Read >