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01/23/2026

Are you struggling with your strict New Year’s diet resolutions?

Baptist Health System Dietetic Intern, Maya Gonzales, shares simple nutrition tips for building easy habits to improve your diet. You don’t need strict resolutions to see results. Here are some small, realistic, and sustainable changes that can make a huge difference over time without all the stress.

If you’re looking for personalized guidance, your dietitian is here to support all your nutrition habits at Food 4 Success!

01/20/2026

Many kids go through picky-eating at some point in their growth, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating sometimes for those who feed them. Check out our top 5 dietitian-approved tips to address meal-time battles in our latest post on the blog.

https://food4success.com/2026/01/19/how-to-help-a-picky-eater-5-dietitian-approved-tips-for-parents/

01/08/2026

The DGA 2025-2030 Guidelines – my thoughts….
 
I applaud the administration for their efforts in improving the quality of our food supply and the health of Americans.

I don’t think turning the food pyramid upside down was the way to go – I think it doubles the confusion and lacks teaching what balance looks like.

What happened to MyPlate? This tool helps it “click” with so many of my clients trying to achieve nutritional balance and break away from the latest fad.

Where is the Registered Dietitian involvement in the creation of these guidelines? If anyone knows of any dietitians that participated, please let me know. I can’t find a single RD credential yet.

We have countless studies that support excess of saturated fat can contribute to heart disease. I was disappointed that they put in there “more quality research is needed to determine which types of dietary fats best support long-term health.” While full fat dairy, butter and beef tallow are fine in portioned quantities, unsaturated fats should have been emphasized and outlined a lot more clearly. I did appreciate they kept the guideline that saturated fat should be limited to under 10% calories, but most people do not know what that looks like. Fat intake should be individualized.

I feel like they overshot on the protein recommendations. 1.2-1.6g/kg can be pretty excessive for someone who is obese, or have conditions where high protein intake is contraindicated – like pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease. Blanket statements like this are dangerous.

We are still continuing to miss the overall picture – diet should be individualized to the INDIVIDUAL. Since there is an entire credible, health profession that exists to do just this – why isn’t that being promoted?

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – we missed a hella huge opportunity here, again. We need to fight the stereotype that RD’s are “food pyramid pushers” – boy, I am sick of this. RDs all need to be LOUDER and diplomatic in our approach when talking to policy makers. I see a lot of RDs hating on MAHA, and while I understand the frustration, that is not going to help our position.

What are your thoughts?

01/07/2026

My thoughts on the new 2025-2030

01/06/2026

We probably are all feeling a little bloated and “salty” after the holidays. Keeping an eye on that sodium is important for many reasons, but it doesn’t mean your food has to be dull!
Dietetic Intern Gypsi Paz lays out some great ways cut down for a fresh start in January. See what differences you notice!

12/19/2025

The holidays are here 🎄, and if you have prediabetes or diabetes, this can be daunting. Texas State Dietetic Intern Ana Cecilia Lara Rubio shares how to keep those blood sugar levels happy during the holidays, without sacrificing enjoyment, in our latest post on the blog (link in profile and stories!)

https://food4success.com/2025/12/19/managing-diabetes-during-the-holidays/

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12/19/2025

Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

By Ana Lara Rubio, Texas State University Dietetic Intern Living with diabetes means paying attention to your blood sugar. Keeping your levels steady can help you feel better and stay healthy. During the holidays, there are many tasty foods around, and it’s easy to eat more than usual. The good news is that you can still enjoy your favorite dishes while taking care of your body....

Learn how to manage your blood sugar during the holiday season, and still enjoy yourself!

12/11/2025

Are you under the weather in the midst of the holiday chaos? Dietetic intern Gypsi Paz’s shares her favorite foods to boost that immune system in the latest post on the blog.

https://food4success.com/2025/12/11/festive-foods-that-support-immunity/

12/11/2025

Festive Foods That Support Immunity

By Gypsi Paz, Baptist Health System Dietetic Intern The winter months bring cheerful celebrations, twinkling lights, and delicious comfort foods. They also bring something less joyful: cold and flu season. While you cannot fully avoid seasonal germs, the foods you eat during the holidays can help support your body’s natural defenses when you need them most. Here are festive, seasonal foods that not only taste great, but also provide nutrients that help the immune system function at its best....

12/03/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/abbott-diabetes-care-glucose-monitor-freestyle-libre-3-plus-sensor-recall/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

If you or someone you know uses a Freestyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, please be sure to read/share.

Patients with affected devices should stop using them. They are eligible for free replacements, Abbott said.

11/06/2025

Stomach troubles? Not sure what the food culprit is? Maybe you need to check out the low FODMAP diet. Baptist Health Dietetic Intern Lily Rice shares how this diet works in our latest post on the blog (link also includes stories).

https://food4success.com/2025/11/03/a-beginners-guide-to-the-low-fodmap-diet/

10/29/2025

Allowing kiddos to learn self-regulation can be hard to watch as parents, but is truly a lifelong gift. October 31 can be an opportunity for that. Baptist Health System dietetic intern explains more, just swipe!

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