We make sure that all of our loved ones are well taken care of, but did you remember to take care of yourself? Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women. To be sure we can continue to take care of our loved ones, we must first take care of ourselves. The best weapon is your lifestyle, including nutrition. Wherever you are in your life, these two components are critical to being healthy. Take a good look at what and how much you eat as well as how much movement you are getting in a day. Then start looking for simple realistic changes you can make on a daily basis.
Grace graduated in 1993 from UT Southwestern Medical Center Allied Health Sciences School with a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition. A few years later she concentrated her efforts in diabetes and became a certified diabetes care and education specialist. During her career she has worked as a registered dietitian nutritionist in long-term care, renal dialysis, home health, and diabetes outpatient care. Currently self-employed, she specializes in wellness and diabetes. Grace is a member of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Grace now writes nutrition content for websites using her education, current research, and 29 years of experience.