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Eight Misconceptions About Diabetes

by Dr. Carla Hightower | Nov 13, 2019 | Control Blood Sugar, Media

On November 13, 2019, for Diabetes Awareness Month, and I had the honor of being featured on Let’s Be Well, a site co-created by AARP, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association. For the blog post, I discussed eight misconceptions about...

Dr. Carla Hightower Discusses Food That Increases Energy and Fights Pain

by Dr. Carla Hightower | Jan 16, 2016 | Media

Nutritious food can be expensive, but we must eat well for our health. Therefore, we need to know how to eat healthy on a budget. Here are three ways to eat healthy and not break the bank. 1. Eat more beans In your grocery cart, the most expensive foods are generally...

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?

The idea that junk food is cheaper than healthy food is something I hear a lot. Fueled by fast food dollar menus, we are conditioned to think of healthy food as more expensive. In this article, we are taking a closer look. The actual cost of junk food Is junk food...

Common Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 2)

Today we continue our deep dive into common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. This blog post is the second of a two-part series designed to clear up conflicting myths and empower you to make healthy eating and lifestyle changes. Recap of Part 1 In my previous blog...

Common Misconceptions About Type 2 Diabetes (Part 1)

With so many myths passing from one person to the next, it can be hard to differentiate what is true and what is false when it comes to diabetes. In this blog, I’ll discuss 5 common misconceptions about type 2 diabetes. I wrote this for you as a two-part series. In...

3 Secrets to Having More Energy

While trendy supplements may promise to make you feel healthy and energetic, they are not the real solution. Instead, the secrets to having more energy are eating the right foods and creating healthy lifestyle choices that support your overall health and vitality. In...