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Seasonal Eats Made Simple: Root Vegetables and Budget-Friendly Winter Recipes
Explore the versatility of root vegetables this December. Learn about their nutritional benefits, seasonal availability, and budget-friendly recipes to warm up your winter meals. As winter settles in, it’s time to embrace the bounty of seasonal produce, especially...
Gratitude in Practice: Rethinking Thanksgiving Traditions with Compassion
Explore the complexities of Thanksgiving with a thoughtful reflection on gratitude, historical context, and inclusivity. Discover how to celebrate with mindfulness and compassion. Thanksgiving is often seen as a time to gather with loved ones, share a delicious meal,...
Reducing Neurodegenerative Risk Through Nutrition and Lifestyle
Discover how factors like diet, physical activity, gut health, sleep, and stress influence neurodegenerative disease risk. Learn practical wellness tips to support brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other disorders. Have you ever walked...
Diabetes Demystified: Expert Tips on Preventing, Managing, and Eating for Better Health
Learn about the types of diabetes, prevention strategies, and lifestyle tips to manage this condition effectively. Discover how nutrition plays a crucial role in diabetes prevention and care. My very first job as a Registered Dietitian (RD) was in a high-risk...
Physical Therapy Awareness Month: A Collaborative Approach to Health and Wellness
Discover how Registered Dietitians and Physical Therapists work together as part of an interdisciplinary team to support your health and recovery. As a Registered Dietitian, my goal is to help people manage their health through medical nutrition therapy (MNT). I work...
How Health Education Empowers Informed Nutrition Choices: What You Need to Know for National Health Education Week
With the upcoming election in the U.S., it’s crucial to consider how public health policies affect us, what barriers we face, and how we can use our votes to support a healthier future for all. As we celebrate National Health Education Week, I want to highlight the...
Mindfulness and Mental Health: A Holistic Approach to Stress, Emotional Eating, and Wellness
On World Mental Health Day, discover how mindfulness can improve mental health, manage emotional eating, and reduce stress through holistic practices that promote better food choices and overall well-being. Every semester, I ask my students to define the word "health"...
Fuel Your Day with Breakfast: Essential Tips for Lasting Energy
Discover the role of breakfast in maintaining energy, metabolism, and focus throughout the day. Explore creative, nutrient-packed alternatives to start your morning right. Breakfast has long been heralded as the most important meal of the day, but what does that...
How to Safeguard Your Health: Top Food Safety Tips for You and Your At-Risk Loved Ones
Learn key food safety practices to protect your health and safeguard vulnerable individuals, including those with weakened immune systems, from foodborne illnesses. When I ventured back to school to become a Registered Dietitian, one of my very first certificates was...