Category: Health
Summer Safety Tips for People with Diabetes
May 18, 2026 | Health
Stay safe in summer heat with diabetes. Learn tips for hydration, sun protection, insect bites, and foot care.
Food Safety for Community Suppers
May 12, 2026 | Food, Health, Holiday, Safe Handling
Learn safe food-handling practices for community suppers, potlucks, buffets, and large-group meals to help prevent foodborne illness.
Guidelines for Proper Breast Milk Expression, Storage, and Handling
Mar 5, 2026 | Health
Learn safe methods for breast milk expression, storage, and handling, including hygiene tips, storage guidelines, and preparation for returning to work.
Mindful Eating for a Healthier Holiday
Learn mindful eating strategies to enjoy holiday foods, manage portions, reduce extra calories, and maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season.
Folate Benefits & Daily Needs: How to Get Enough Folate
Folate is essential for healthy cells and pregnancy. Learn daily folate needs, top food sources, and when folic acid supplements may be needed.
Nutrient Density
Learn about nutrient density with practical tips and information.
Healthy Halloween Treats
Plan a healthier Halloween with smart treat choices, non-candy alternatives, food safety tips, and fun ways to encourage moderation.
Testing Drinking Water
Learn how to test your drinking water for bacteria and chemicals. Find step-by-step instructions, SCDES testing links, and certified SC labs.
Understanding Calcium: Why Your Body Needs It and How to Get Enough
Calcium supports strong bones, muscles, and nerves. Learn how much you need and the best food sources for every age.
Diabetes Distress: Signs, Support, and Management
Oct 27, 2025 | Health
Explore diabetes distress—its signs, risks, and support strategies. Learn how CBT, social support, and resources improve outcomes for people with diabetes.
Starch Retrogradation: A Method for Post-Mealtime Blood Sugar Management in Individuals with Diabetes
Cooking, cooling, and reheating starchy foods can increase resistant starch and help manage post-meal blood sugar for people with diabetes.
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