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Linda Gauvin-Miller commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
First I look at carbs...then fibre...next comes portion size, and finally....sodium count. I find that if the carbs are low, often the sodium count will be high....and vice versa (in the name of flavour).
on Tuesday
MelissaM commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
I look at carbs then serving size. if it's above 40 on a boxed thing then yes I put it back down. I don't get regular drinks period, unless it's martinelli's for new years.
on Monday
nel peach commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
I look at the fiber content in certain foods ...makes a different to me, if above 5 gm ...: less insulin ...we have had here in my community , dietitians who set up tours in Safeway and give guide lines , how to read lables .I am sure , this is do...
on Monday
Teena commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
Im not sure if those things are that accurate LOL ...I just give them the benefit of the doubt...The things I usually look for are carb and sugar content, then calories, fat and sodium content. I sometimes also note certain chemicals like MSG, pre...
on Monday
Kathleen Smith commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
First carbs, then fat, then calories--but mostly the carbs!
on Monday
Betty J commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
First think I look for is how many carbs.
on Monday
Kathy commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
Sodium. I am extremely sensitive to salt and also take meds for hypertension. When I started limiting my salt intake several years ago, I was shocked a the amounts of "hidden" sodium" in seemingly innocent foods. Then, of course, carbs and calorie...
on Sunday
Judith commented on Lorena's blog post 'what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?'
I look at carbs. Calculate net carbs in a second and then be sure the food isn't full of unhealthy ingredients, thoughy I've usually already figured that out. Most lo-carb food is decent in other categories, though you need to know your way around...
November 21

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Hometown (where you come from):
Queens
Do you have diabetes?
No
Type of diabetes
Type 1
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2405603280#/pages/Hispanic-Fo...
What is the address for your Twitter profile or other web site, if any?
http://www.hispanicfoodways.com
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Provide guidance to people with diabetes
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
My virtual assistant thought that this was a relevant site.
What do you do for a living?
I am a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator

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Lorena

what's the first thing that you look for on a nutrition label?

Nutrition labels are confusing. What confuses you about the food label? What is the first thing that you search for? If you look at calories for example, is there a limit to what you will eat or buy? do you find yourself placing a food back on a shelf because of too many calories? too much fat? too many carbohydrates? What would your ideal nutrition food label looks like?

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:47pm — 9 Comments

Lorena

Have you the used the glycemic load/index? What are the pros and cons

As a diabetes educator, I teach about the glycemic index/load. Would love to share real life stories from Type1s or Type2s . Thank you to all of you for your contributions

Posted on January 31, 2009 at 4:02pm — 6 Comments

Lorena

What tools have you used to successfully "budget" your carbohydrate intake?

Carbohydrate impacts blood glucose levels the most. People with diabetes use many tools to budget carbohydrates. What is your favorite one?

Posted on January 25, 2009 at 4:45pm — 5 Comments

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At 3:17pm on March 18, 2009, Karen Doering said…
I am part of the Welcome Committee and was just checking in on you to make sure you are aware of all that TuDiabetes has to offer. We would love to hear from you so here is a helpful link where you can read about all the things you can do in the community.

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At 8:45am on January 26, 2009, Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
Welcome Lorena
At 2:14am on January 26, 2009, Brigitte said…
hello and welcome to TuDiabetes! Bienvenue.
At 6:40pm on January 25, 2009, Scott Strumello said…
Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Lorena from another Queens resident!!
 
 

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