Hi, I’m Christine. As a registered dietitian and diabetes educator at Johns Hopkins, I teach people every day how to eat smarter and live healthier lives. My blog will help you sort through what works and what doesn’t, while giving you tips to make healthy eating a natural part of your everyday life. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:05:02 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13951/veggies-may-protect-women-from-diabetes/ Now 8 percent of the total population has diabetes (23.6 million children and adults). In 2007, 1.6 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 and older. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:05:01 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13933/is-breakfast-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day/ While you needn't eat a 600-calorie breakfast every day, you should take away the message that it may still be the day's most important meal. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:25:17 -0800 Christine McKinney. M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13734/save-money-try-this-healthy-meat-substitute/ Now that the cost of meat is rising, consider the legumes, a category of vegetable that includes beans, peas, peanuts, soybeans, and lentils, as a source of protein. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:24:37 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13728/produce-the-dirtiest-and-the-cleanest/ When you stroll into the produce section, do you ever wonder which organic fruits and vegetables you should be buying? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:18:29 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13709/overweight-child-try-these-tips/ What can you do if your child is either at risk for, or is in fact overweight? Both prevention and intervention must start in the home. Consider these tips. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:54:14 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13691/home-cooked-meals-healthier-and-cheap/ Once you decide to do more cooking at home, pick out some favorite recipes and then get creative: think about how you can substitute healthier alternatives. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:20:07 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13632/natural-and-organic-not-the-same/ As you strive to make healthier food choices, you may come across the terms natural and organic. But what exactly do these terms mean? Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:34:07 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13610/a-new-food-pyramid-for-older-adults/ If you're concerned about eating healthy well into your twilight years, be on the lookout for another food guide pyramid designed just for you. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:45:53 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13598/food-label-language-defined/ One thing that may allow you to more quickly get the low-down on a packaged food is to become fluent in the meanings of all those phrases such as "reduced fat," "light," and "low sodium." Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:06:38 -0800 Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/nutrition/13565/the-power-of-family-mealtimes/ Children in families who eat together are less likely to smoke, use drugs or alcohol, have an eating disorder, or be depressed — even their school performance often improves. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:09:47 -0800 Christine McKinney M.S., R.D., C.D.E.