AND Press Release – American Health Care Act
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) has just released a press release regarding the American Health Care Act. This act was proposed to congress as an ObamaCare replacement. The AARP along with many other organizations within the field have already expressed their opposition and the AND is joining their ranks. What do you think […]
My Recipes
Hello all, I love cooking and I love helping others learn to love or at the very least not hate cooking. Cooking is a chore for many people, especially those who live alone. I’ve heard a variety of reasons including it’s not worth the effort to cook just for one person, it’s too much of […]
Food Group FAQ – Fruits
The latest guidelines from the US Department of Agriculture regarding fruits is 2 servings a day. This may require some preparation and thinking ahead but it’s not as hard as it seems. What counts as a fruit? Fresh whole fruits, frozen fruits, canned fruits, 100% fruit juices, and dried fruits Are frozen fruits and canned […]
Food Group FAQ – Whole Grains
The US Department of Agriculture issues dietary guidelines every 5 years based on the latest research and trends within the US. The past few guidelines have included “making at least 50% of your grains whole”, but what are grains and how do we know if they are whole? What are grains? Grains can be foods […]
International Women’s Day & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Hello all, Today is a doubly exciting day for me! March 8th is International Women’s Day AND #RegisteredDietitianNutritionist Day! Woo – double the fun today. I’d like to give a huge shout out to all the RDNs that I know (and don’t know) for all the hard work they do to help people! I know […]
#MyPlateMyWins
ChooseMyPlate.gov is a great resource if you are looking to learn more about nutrition and access tip sheets, printouts, and other tools. The website was created by the US Department of Agriculture to provide dietary information directly to the public. They created a number of resources for National Nutrition Month using the #MyPlateMyWins campaign. Check […]
Thoughts on Salads?
Hello all, Let’s talk about salads! I personally love them, especially for lunch and to be honest often for dinner. I know, I know: “of course you love them, you’re a dietitian”… Well, maybe that’s true or maybe I just make a mean salad! I like to believe it’s the latter. Salads are one of […]
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is here! This month’s theme is “Putting Your Best Fork Forward” as a reminder that we each hold the tools we need to make healthier food choices. The decisions we make directly affect our health and even small steps can have huge long-term benefits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been […]
The Health Coach Advantage
Our dietitian, Dua Aldasouqi, is currently completing a health coaching certification to better help her clients. As a dietitian, Dua has the professional and educational background needed to provide her clients with the nutrition information they need to meet their goals. As a health coach, Dua is able to foster a partnership with her clients […]
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
Many individuals use these two words interchangeably and although that can be done in certain circumstances it is important to know the difference between the two. A dietitian is someone that has completed at least a BS in Dietetics, one year of supervised work, and passed the registration exam to become licensed. Once licensed a […]