Guest Blog by Kimberly Bennett, EMU Dietetic Student Want to find a new holiday groove this year? And stick with it? Let’s talk about where to turn when you need some comfort and you think only that big magic plate of cookies will help! Comfort food. We hear about [...]
Photo courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics I dreaded waking up today to see the backlash of the Election results. I knew that either way, the outcome would either encourage gloating or astonishment. In light of the outcome - President-Elect Donald Trump - the fear and concerns that [...]
My goal as I coach you toward better eating and exercise habits is to help you make changes that aren't just healthy, but are doable. My goal isn't to "fix" your body, but to help you feel and be your best. Thin is not always healthy, and my [...]
This year, 10,400 registered dietitians, registered diet technicians and students (along with certified personal trainers, food scientists, and others), went to Boston to participate in the annual conference called FNCE® (food, nutrition conference and expo). I didn't get much sleep there, but had a blast. Opening session was [...]
Look out Boston, you are about to be bombarded with about 10,000 Foodies and Nutrition Nerds. Every October the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics holds their annual Food and Nutrition conference and expo: FNCE® for short. For many dietitians like myself, who telecommute, it's an opportunity to meet [...]
You hear nutrition messages every day. "Eat less sugar." "Adopt a plant-based diet." "Avoid GMOs" "Include smoothies in your diet." "Eat less salt." "Avoid packaged food." "Don't eat carbs." But who are these messages actually directed to? How can you, my reader, actually figure out what you are [...]
Have you heard about the so-called "FLOSN" movement? Apparently this young adult movement is gaining ground. Since becoming a curmudgeon, I think it's pretty ridiculous. The acronym FLOSN stands for Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal, Non-GMO. I was shocked by a recent story about a college freshman who quit the first semester [...]
When you think about "healthy eating", does "food that tastes good" come to mind? The National Nutrition Month theme, Savor the Flavor of Eating Right, encourages you to enjoy a healthy diet. Flavor definitely rules when it comes to choosing foods to eat, but of course health matters too. Can you [...]
Have you noticed that when you eat a meal that includes more protein you feel fuller? This isn't just in your head, there's some science behind it. A new study featured in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, addressed the effect of protein intake on perceived [...]
Sometimes healthy eating just needs to be easy. If you have a bowl of salad ready to eat in the fridge, you'll make the right choice. This bean salad will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's loaded with fiber and flavor, and so easy [...]