Chronic disease prevention and self management
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While changing the recipes you cook at home may seem daunting, you can often make your existing recipes healthier by making small changes to the ingredients and cooking methods. Let’s look at a quick and easy recipe from the Diabetes Food Hub that makes small swaps to minimize fat and sodium while creating a delicious, nutrient-rich meal. In this recipe, instead of using white rice, quinoa…
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Eating out can be a fun and social option. It can also be a fast solution when you don’t have time to cook. However, eating out when you have diabetes can create challenges when trying to find options that fit into your healthy eating plan. The easiest way to eat healthy when out is to make simple swaps…
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Women in midlife experience a sharp rise in their risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This increase occurs alongside the shift in hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen fluctuations start during perimenopause and drop rapidly during menopause. While younger women are often protected by higher estrogen levels, the decrease in estrogen affects how women process…
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Many Americans are familiar with MyPlate, a visual meal planning tool introduced in 2011 by the USDA to help consumers implement the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. MyPlate replaced the Food Guide Pyramid which was used from 1992-2011. And just this year, the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans replaced MyPlate with the New Pyramid. But did…
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The American College of Sports Medicine recently released the first update to strength training guidelines since 2009. The position stand is available online and utilized 137 systematic reviews comprised of over 30,000 participants to make recommendations on resistance training – aka strength or weight training – for muscle function, hypertrophy, and performance in healthy adults.Current…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the fourth and final week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Feel Good with Healthy Habits. Tips include:
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UGA Extension is currently accepting registration for our Spring 2026 cohorts. Upcoming cohorts are listed below along with contact information for each coach; please contact the coach for the cohort you are interested in joining so they can keep you updated on the meeting location and schedule. Space in each cohort is limited and interested participants meeting eligibility requirements will be prioritized. As a reminder,…
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the third week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Stay Nourished on Any Budget. Tips include:
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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight the importance of healthful eating and activity habits. In the second week of National Nutrition Month, our weekly message is Find Advice Backed by Science. Tips include:
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February is American Heart Month, a national observance supported by the American Heart Association (AHA). Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and in the US for people of most racial and ethnic groups. AHA has identified eight key measures to improve and maintain heart health to reduce risk for heart disease, stroke,…