Nosh It Nutrition

02/16/2024

I get asked about this a fair amount.

Despite what you may have heard, pork is red meat. A registered dietitian explains why pork comes with the same health risks as other red meats.

01/09/2024

04/19/2023

It's blueberry season!!

One of my favorite things to do is go pick fresh blueberries; they're the best. They are so versatile and so nutritious. Fiber, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants: put them on everything! 🫐🫐🫐

04/28/2022

Know anyone struggling with memory during chemo? This is a great overview of what to consider to improve "chemo brain." https://www.tamarrothenbergrd.com/post/all-about-feeding-your-brain-after-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis

03/09/2022

I hope my colleagues are celebrating with me today!

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day recognizes all who serve – in health care, education, private practice, fitness, food management, industry, research … in any setting that helps improve the nutritional status of people everywhere.

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 😁👏🎉

As the nation's food and nutrition experts, registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to improving the health of their patients, clients and communities. Today and every day, we recognize and thank RDNs and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives!

Learn more about : https://sm.eatright.org/RDNday

03/01/2022

Happy National Nutrition Month! The theme this year encourages us to eat healthfully while using ingredients from the cuisine's of our heritage and exploring other cuisines from around the globe!

This link includes info about a campaign to share our favorite traditional dishes using
https://www.myplate.gov/national-nutrition-month-2022?utm_source=email-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NNM-2022

01/26/2022

The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation course I reviewed today confirmed that it's superior to get your calcium from foods rather than supplements. There are a lot of other nutrients involved in bone health and nature packages them just right.

12/13/2021

A couple of months ago, I was lucky enough to receive a grant to complete a course in gluten-related disorders, sponsored by Schär. After passing my exam, they rewarded me with a sample box of gluten-free goodies! As I try these out, I'll let you know what I think.

08/31/2021

Depressing fact of the day: Metabolism slows ~10% every decade past your teens.

08/16/2021

The glycemic index has proven unreliable time and time again, yet it's persisted in some circles since its inception in the 80s. No, I don't recommend unlimited simple sugar, but let's not demonize certain fruits and veggies for performance in unrealistic laboratory conditions.

Statement of Significance: Controversy exists regarding the impact of glycemic index on body weight, and high-glycemic foods (so-called fast carbs) have been hy