Articles by Toby Smithson, RDN, LDN, CDE

Toby Smithson, RDN, LDN, CDE (4 Articles)

Toby Smithson is a registered and licensed Dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association).

Toby’s expertise in diabetes management is unique. Beyond her professional credentials to practice as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, she has effectively managed her own Type 1 diabetes for over 45 years to achieve a “text book” personal health status. Smithson is the co-author of ”Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition for Dummies”” by Wiley Publishing, released in October 2013. This hard earned credibility makes her an invaluable resource to individuals, community groups and media.

Toby founded DiabetesEveryDay.com, an online technical and lifestyle support resource for people with diabetes. DiabetesEveryDay.com offers constant access to Toby’s unique professional and personal diabetes management insights, primarily through original video segments. Video productions address food in diet planning and recipe preparation, as well as physical activity, medical management, diabetes lifestyle and motivation.

The DASH Diet For People With Diabetes

Have you heard of the DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. Health experts in the U.S. News and World Report ranked the DASH diet the best overall diet for the last four years. The DASH diet was compared with 20 to 32 of the most popular diets during those years. The expert panel also ranked the DASH diet as the best diet for diabetes. [...]

Video: Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

This video originally appeared on diabeteseveryday.com This healthy recipe for Baked Acorn Squash is one of my favorites as it shows that, even with diabetes, it’s still possible to eat fantastic food. The key to this is a balance of smaller portions, interesting flavors, and nutritious [...]

Video: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This recipe first appeared on diabeteseveryday.com This is a tasty, healthy vegetable dish that works great as a side and is an easy recipe to follow. If this is your first time eating Brussels sprouts, you’ll find it a delicious surprise. This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving has 117 [...]

Planning: The Secret to Outsmarting Our Impulsive Brain

You know the cartoon image -- an angel on one shoulder trying to convince you to be responsible, and a devil on the other tempting you to give in to desire. That classic battle is a fairly good illustration of the struggle many people with diabetes experience making eating choices every day. The imaginary angel and devil represent two parts of your brain, and food can stir up quite a debate inside your head. [...]