Diabetes Expert Blog Posts

Podcast Episode 195: The Science & Shame of Infant Formula – Dr. Elieke Kearns Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Bobbie ® and we thank them for their sponsorship and support of the podcast. The Science & Shame of Infant Formula The nutritional complexities of infant formula are overwhelming to parents and deeply tied to feelings of guilt, shame, and disappointment. The CDC reports that seventy five percent of… ... Read More

Our favorite gluten-free and low FODMAP Thanksgiving recipes The holidays are coming up, and if you are on a Low FODMAP diet, you might be wondering what that means for you. You may have gotten used to avoiding the necessary FODMAPs in your everyday meals, but what does it take to have a Low FODMAP Thanksgiving? We got you covered! It might feel like all of your ... Read More

A Weight-Neutral Approach to PCOS Management Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES Edited By Laura Cipullo, RD, CDCED, CEDRD-S Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder that occurs in 4%-20% of women of reproductive age1.  It is characterized by imbalances in androgens, progesterone, and insulin.  Due to these hormonal imbalances, women may experience a wide variety of symptoms including fatigue, hirsutism or unwanted hair growth, hair loss, difficulty losing weight, irregular or painful ... Read More

 Low FODMAP Collard Greens There are a lot of vegetables that you can’t have on a low FODMAP diet, but these low FODMAP Collard Greens are not one of them. Many traditional Thanksgiving sides aren’t FODMAP friendly, so if you are looking for an alternative, this is one you should definitely try. And don’t just wait for Thanksgiving, these collard greens are a hit year-round, and can ... Read More

Low FODMAP Stuffing These low FODMAP roasted carrots are so good, they will become a staple in your meal rotation, not just for Thanksgiving! Since many vegetables contain FODMAPs, they need to be limited on the low FODMAP diet. These carrots are a yummy alternative for your Thanksgiving dinner. They also make a yummy side dish year-round! What do I need to make ... Read More

Low FODMAP Stuffing I bet you thought that following a low FODMAP diet meant you couldn’t enjoy stuffing this year for Thanksgiving? Well, I am here to tell you otherwise, with this delicious low FODMAP and gluten-free stuffing recipe. Traditional stuffing has a lot of ingredients that are not FODMAP friendly. Starting with the big one, bread. It’s not that bread is a problem per se, but ... Read More

Enjoy this trailer for an independent film adaptation of The Addams Family. My daughter. Tara (stage name Tara LaForce) co-stars alongside actress, Taryn Hart as Wednesday Addams, just in time for Halloween! Directed by local Pittsburgh independent film producer and director, James Ahearn ... Read More