CAND BLOG
Early Enteral Nutrition
Greater emphasis is being placed not only on initiation of enteral nutrition but early initiation…
Paleo Principals: A Blast from the Past
The paleo, or caveman, diet is more than food choices but is an encompassing lifestyle choice to return to the “default” setting by embracing our instincts to hunt, gather and move.
It can be easy to eat green
In recent years, there has been a push to think green. What does it mean to think green?
Soda Tax? Boston Tea Party move over…
2/3 of adults and 1/3 of children are overweight or obese. Sugary soda drinks lack nutritional value and can lead to weight gain if consumed in excess, but putting a tax on sugary beverages is not the answer.
Is Food Addictive? New Study Says 'Yes' in Rats
In a recent study, researchers examined the effects of a high-fat diet on brain reward systems in rats. They were interested in determining whether food has addictive properties, similar to that of known drugs.
Implementing Guidelines in the ICU
Dietitians are faced with the daunting challenge of keeping up with constant influx of new information and research in nutrition and dietetics. This is certainly no exception for clinical dietitians.
New Year’s Resolutions You Will Want to Keep
It is important for goals to be S.M.A.R.T, or specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely. Take note of how the following common health and wellness New Year’s resolutions are transformed by these principals.
Eating fresh in winter months
For many of us, the new year may have brought a new year’s resolution to eat healthier… there are an abundant number of fruits and vegetables available during these months…
Don't Make New Year Resolutions…Make A Behavior Change!
Why can’t I keep my resolutions you may ask yourself? For starters, your approach is all wrong. Don’t approach a healthy lifestyle as a provisional task you only make to break.
Vitamin D: Should You Be Taking Supplements?
For those who are deficient in Vitamin D, don’t plan on getting your daily recommended allowance outside…
Healthy Holiday Survival Guide
From Thanksgiving to New Years, the holiday season is one of the hardest times to keep your health on track…
Don't Let Your Candy Consumption Spook You This Halloween!
How to avoid those extra candy pounds this Halloween!
The Great Chocolate Milk Debate
Should chocolate milk be allowed in schools? This question is debatable, but dietitians should know how to respond. Chocolate milk like everything else can be healthy in moderation!
September 22- Food Psychology: Why We Eat More Than We Think
Speaker: James E. Painter, PhD, RD