NOVEMBER 2016 MIAMI for web

November
is upon us
and Care
Resource
wants to remind
the South Florida
community that there
are ways that you and
can enjoy both the
Thanksgiving and the
holiday season without
gaining weight.
MAKING THE HOLIDAYS A TIME
FOR HEALTHY CELEBRATION
For diabetics, the holiday season is
fraught with temptations. Candy is
everywhere. Your well-meaning coworkers
bring in plates of cookies that
taunt you from the break room. You've
got invitations to party after party where
it seems like the foods were chosen
either to test your will or spite you.
Before you decide to give
everyone a piece of coal and
hibernate through the holidays,
you should know that being
diabetic doesn't mean you
have to give up your favorite
seasonal foods.
According to Gloria Cabral, Registered
Dietitian/Nutritionist with Care Resource,
“Managing diabetes is more complicated
than simply avoiding sugar. For instance,
other carbohydrates -- like a serving
of mashed potatoes -- can affect your
blood sugar levels as much as a candy
bar. Your Registered Dietitian can tell you
how many servings of carbohydrates you
should be eating daily and you can stick
to that. Although some carbohydrates
are better for you than others, it’s the
total number of carbohydrates that
counts and not the form you're eating
them in. Fat, which abounds in holiday
cooking, should also be kept to a
minimum. As at any time of the year, you
should be eating a healthy, balanced
diet low in saturated fat, moderate in
carbohydrates and protein, and high in
fruits and vegetables.”
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“When grocery shopping, always check
the serving size first. All the information
on the label is based on the serving size.
Many packages contain more than 1
serving. For example, the serving size
for spaghetti is most often 2 ounces
uncooked, or 1 cup cooked. If you
eat 2 cups at a meal, you are eating 2
servings. That is 2 times the amount of
the calories, fats, and other items listed
on the label. By planning carefully with
your Care Resource provider, you can
make healthy habit that lasts a lifetime.
Visit us at careresource.org and make
Care Resource YOUR medical home.”
- Bill Krantz, Physician Assistant, Care
Resource
Remember that holiday meals and
traditions don’t have to disrupt
your diabetes control. With a little
preparation, you'll be ready to face any
holiday head-on and still enjoy it.
Join the Care Resource family and
help us provide you with the absolute
best opportunity for a long, healthy,
productive life, Together, we can work
in concert this holiday season to help
you maximize good health and help you
along your healthcare journey. The level
of personal attention, at every level of
the Care Resource experience not only
sets us apart, but it also sets you on the
fast track to better health.
Most services at Care Resource’s offices
are provided on a sliding fee scale. With
a sliding scale, the fees are reduced for
those who have lower incomes or less
money to spare after their personal
expenses, regardless of income or the
ability for you to pay.
Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organization and a Federally Qualified
Health Center (FQHC) with locations
in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Care Resource provides comprehensive
primary medical and preventive
care, including dental care, in-house
pharmacy services and behavioral
health/substance abuse services to all
individuals in South Florida’s diverse
communities. For more information,
please visit www.careresource.org,
or call 305.576.1234.
Gloria Cabral
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
with Care Resource
www.careresource.org