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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT

Registered Dietitian

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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My Doctor recently said I was considered pre-diabetic. What specific tips do you have for changes I can make with my diet?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

What do you weigh? If you are overweight, then a 5% weight loss can keep you from becoming diabetic.

I am looking for a 1200 calorie diet ideas

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

Here's a meal plan idea:

Just stretched out on bed watching tv and my feet get so incredibly cramped. Where does THAT come from?

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Jamie asked this

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

Hi, Cramping can also be caused from a lack of nutrients. I would start by checking your diet to make sure you are including all the f...

A bunch of my friends have celiac. Why does it seem like more people are getting it lately, and should I get tested?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

Have your friends been tested for celiac or are they self diagnosing? The GF diet is still somewhat of a fad diet, and read below - only 1% ...

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User Pick: Chobani Nonfat Greek Yogurt

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) commented

I love this brand of yogurt, I consider it a "clean" Greek yogurt. I always tell my clients to read the labels before buying, not...

What are some favorite low-cal breakfast recipes?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Research has shown that people who eat breakfast have a more positive approach to the...

Would you recommend the Slow Carb Diet? To what degree is it effective?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

I never heard of this diet, tough to keep up with all of them on the market these days! To me it looks silly and why should eating be ...

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup Likely Causes Greater Weight Gain than Table Sugar

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) commented

Table sugar is approx 50% Fructose & 50% glucose, while HFCS is approx. 55% fructose & 45% glucose. I find a lot of people say they...

How can I tell if I'm getting a migraine headache? Are there any effective treatments available?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

Sometimes migraines are the result of food intolerance. Medical research has shown that sensitivities to foods and food-chemicals can be in...

Is it unhealthy to eat a snack right before bed?

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Peggy Korody, RD, CLT (Registered Dietitian) answered

No, but it should be a healthy snack, something with a protein and carb. Like nuts and fruit, or cheese and whole wheat cracker. Often diab...

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