I recently attended a conference where both turkey (National Turkey Federation) and beans (Bush Brothers and Company) sponsored scientific sessions. I was not asked to write this post, do not serve as a consultant for either company, nor was I compensated for writing this article. I am excited for the Atlanta Falcons playing in theContinue reading “How this Dietitian is Snacking on Super Bowl Sunday”
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How this Dietitian had an OMG Moment
Some of the information in this post was obtained from a conference partially sponsored by DSM and a session they presented, featuring Dr. David Katz from the U.S. and Dr. Hilary Jones from the U.K. I was not asked to include this information on my blog, I am not a consultant for DSM, nor amContinue reading “How this Dietitian had an OMG Moment”
Why this dietitian promotes family meals
All of my friends have grandchildren; many grandchildren. They love having their grandkids visit and spend time on the lake, but they all have one complaint. The kids have a hard time putting down their tablets or phones when it is time to eat. Many of my friends don’t want to set strict rules aroundContinue reading “Why this dietitian promotes family meals”
How this dietitian enjoys summertime grilling
Everyone loves to fire up the grill for a July 4th cookout. How you grill and what you cook on the grill can be tasty, healthy and can even reduce your risk of developing some cancers. You may have heard that certain foods cooked on the grill at high temperatures aren’t good for you butContinue reading “How this dietitian enjoys summertime grilling”
Why this dietitian takes a multi-vitamin mineral supplement
Dietitians are quick to tell you that you can get all of the nutrients you need from your diet. True enough, but just how many of us eat healthfully every day? A multi-vitamin mineral supplement “when taken regularly can be an effective way to increase nutrient intakes to meet recommended levels of nutrients,” according toContinue reading “Why this dietitian takes a multi-vitamin mineral supplement”
What this dietitian wants her friends to know about GM foods
A friend asked me what I thought about water labelled as “non-GMO and gluten-free.” Since water is not genetically modified and never contained gluten (a protein found in some grains), it is a great marketing ploy to separate her from her money. Shortly after that conversation, another friend said she was looking for non-GMO pizzaContinue reading “What this dietitian wants her friends to know about GM foods”
Why this dietitian is eating more protein
It is hard for most of us to believe that we are getting older. But, when my Medicare card arrived in the mail last week, it hit me that I’ve reached a milestone age. While I know that strength training (which I have been doing for years, but maybe not as routinely and rigorouslyContinue reading “Why this dietitian is eating more protein”
How this Dietitian Savors the Flavor for National Nutrition Month
Taste is the number 1 reason why we choose the foods we love to eat. Sure, good health and nutrients are important to a dietitian, but taste rules. This dietitian savors the flavors of food by enhancing the taste of foods with umami (oo-mom-ee). Most of you know about the basic tastes of sweet, sour,Continue reading “How this Dietitian Savors the Flavor for National Nutrition Month”
What this dietitian reads
I am an avid reader, but when it comes to online nutrition reading I have a few “go to” places. So, when friends and family ask about nutrition, I send them to these places instead of a random google search. @FACTSfollowers stands for Food Advocates Communicating Through Science. On Twitter, my favorite recent post is “4Continue reading “What this dietitian reads”
What this dietitian hopes we don’t see in 2016.
This is the time of year when we look back with nostalgia on the year’s best happenings. But, I am looking back on the year and hoping that we don’t have to revisit a few things in 2016. Here is what this dietitian hopes the New Year doesn’t bring. Shaming researchers who choose to useContinue reading “What this dietitian hopes we don’t see in 2016.”
