My name is Desiree Ann Hosena, an intern with Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program. It has been a great privilege to be able to intern with Edith Yang, and I am very excited to take over the blog today! My favorite memories from when I was young were coming home from a long day […]
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Chinese Food and Diabetes
Concern about Chinese food and diabetes has grown as the rates of diabetes amongst Chinese Americans and Asian Americans grows. 1 in 9 Asian Americans have diabetes, with Indians, Filipinos, and Chinese having the highest rates. Does this mean that Chinese food and diabetes don’t mix well? Definitely not! A diabetes diagnosis doesn’t mean that […]
Biggest Nutritional Challenges for AAPI
In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are taking an in-depth look at the biggest nutritional challenges for AAPI. This includes looking at chronic disease risk, prevalency, and specific nutritional advice for improved outcomes in the AAPI population. What countries are included in Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage month? […]
Asian Pickled Vegetables
Pickled vegetables have been around for thousands of years and have many different health benefits. Those on a low sodium diet may feel like they can’t eat pickled vegetables because of the high salt content. But this is simply not true, in fact, pickled veggies can be part of a low sodium, heart-healthy, kidney-friendly diet. […]
Are Peanuts Bad for Kidneys?
When living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), it can sometimes feel like the list of foods you’re told to avoid is never-ending. Peanuts and peanut butter are often no exception to this list, which prompts the question: are peanuts bad for kidneys? Peanuts Nutrition Generally speaking, peanuts and peanut butter are a great source of […]
