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Seven Ways to Walk More for National Walking Day
Volunteer April is National Volunteer Month, so what a great way to get more walking in! Volunteer to walk and play with shelter dogs, walk and pick up the liter for your city, or walk and exercise with elderly, youth, or other groups. Not only are you increasing your step count, but you are also…
Read MoreOatmeal Muffin Day
While some may consider muffins a part of the cupcake family, these tasty treats are an easy way to pack in flavor and nutrients! Today is Oatmeal Muffin Day and it’s time we give these warm treats their much deserved recognition. Oats are a nutrient dense whole-grain option. This versatile food is a great source…
Read MoreBake Cookies Day
Can you smell what the dietitian is cooking? It’s National Bake Cookies Day! What could be a better stress reliever than baking? Okay, I hear you, exercise and bath bombs are pretty great as well, but sweater season and cookie season go hand in hand. With Christmas around the corner, it’s a great time to…
Read MoreNational Maple Syrup Day
It’s National Maple Syrup Day and we’re looking at some facts about this sweet addition to any recipe! Production The thick sap from maple trees is harvested in the spring, when warmer days and colder nights help stimulate the flow of sap. Once the trees start to bud, the sap becomes bitter, so harvest usually…
Read MoreNational Chocolate Covered Anything Day
If you’re anything like me, chocolate is, arguably, one of your best friends. It’s the ultimate comfort food. When the holiday season rolls around, we’re all looking for something decadent, and this healthier twist on chocolate fondue fits the bill. READY IN: 25 min SERVES: 4 (3 tablespoons fondue per serving) INGREDIENTS ½ cup unsweetened…
Read MoreNational Pastry Day
Are we ready for the holidays? With celebrations right around the corner, what better timing than now to celebrate national pastry day! As our calendar fills up this month with holiday parties, it’s time to get prepared for all the sweets coming your way. To help celebrate this day, I’m bringing you pecan tarts, golden…
Read MoreGinger, Not Just for Gingerbread
Tis the season for merriment, holiday lights, time with family, and ginger! The holiday season is one of my favorites and one of the things I get most excited about is ginger cookies. Ginger has many uses beyond making scrumptious cookies and other baked goods. Below are ways to add this delicious anti-inflammatory root to…
Read MoreHIV/AIDs and Nutrition Therapy
Today is World AIDs Day, where we talk about HIV/AIDs prevalence and prevention! As dietitians, our biggest role with patients who have HIV/AIDs is that of support. Nutrition plays a key role in keeping patients healthy and improving quality of life, as well as preventing the progression of HIV into AIDs. Symptoms of the disease…
Read MoreT1DM Need Love Too, RDNs!
Today is the last day of National Diabetes Awareness Month! Intern Perspective – For the past 5 years I have worked at a children’s summer camp, Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children (TCDC). It is a two-week camp created for children living with type 1 diabetes to have a place to be themselves while learning more about…
Read More#PeanutButterLovers Month
November is a great month for peanut butter lovers. Recognized nationally as #PeanutButterLovers Month, let’s #SpreadLove and talk about all of the reasons to absolutely love peanut butter! The nutty concoction dates back prehistorically as mashing up peanuts into paste has long been loved by many. However, in 1985, the creator of Kellogg’s cereal, Dr.…
Read MoreOooo that Smell!
Can you smell that smell every time you open your fridge? Looks like it might be a good time to roll those sleeves up and clean it out! With the holiday season kicking in, could National Clean Out Your Fridge Day have come at a better time? The easiest first step is to focus on…
Read MoreWorld Diabetes Day
Tuesday, November 14 marks World Diabetes Day (WDD), helping to bring awareness to a condition that affects an astounding 415 million people. Unfortunately, more than 46% of adults with diabetes don’t even know they have it.With 1 in 10 women living with diabetes, this year the theme of WDD is Women and Diabetes. Both Type…
Read MoreGrown-Up Grilled Cheese Combos
Grilled cheese is an American staple as far as comfort foods go. Most of us can think back on our childhood and remember being excited by someone making us a gooey grilled cheese (with some tomato soup, if you were lucky) on a chilly night after school. Being an adult and a (relatively) healthier eater…
Read MoreAdult Onset Food Allergies: What Are They?
Happy National Nut Day, everyone! While I usually love any excuse to celebrate a food holiday, this is one that I will have to sit out on. Similar to many other Americans with food allergies, I developed an adult onset allergy around age 22 – following both my mother and sister who developed the same…
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