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”
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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.”
Why this dietitian worries about food safety
Chipotle Mexican Grill makes the news a lot these days for promising sustainably sourced and genetically modified-free ingredients, organic vegetables and humanely raised animals for their meat. But, it also is making the news for an outbreak of food poisoning with E. coli, temporarily shutting down more than 40 restaurants in Washington and Oregon. TheContinue reading “Why this dietitian worries about food safety”
Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines
Last week we all saw the headlines: “Processed meats do cause cancer.” “Bye, bye beef.” “Hot dogs cause cancer.” But, these are just a string in headlines meant to: (1) Get us to pay attention to the media that is flashing the headline, and (2) Scare us. The processed meat headline is just the latestContinue reading “Why this dietitian reads beyond the headlines”
Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network
I used to love watching The Food Network, or more accurately, the early TV Food Network when the channel debuted. The programming was entertaining and educational. I loved Good Eats. Host Alton Brown explained the chemistry of cooking and took the mystery out of why food browned or how chemical reactions transformed food from raw toContinue reading “Why This Dietitian Stopped Watching The Food Network”
Fit to Eat
“Fit to Eat,” focuses on nutrition concerns of active people and showcases inspiring stories from adults who eat well, move well, and be well. Whether you are in your 50s, 60, 70s, or beyond you will find information to keep you healthy and active.
