Paths and Benefits to Diversifying the Dietetic Profession
The Healthy People 2010 objectives encouraged an increase in the proportion of underrepresented U.S. racial and ethnic minorities among...
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Are We Over Consuming Protein?
Introduction to Protein In the last few years, the popularity of high protein diets, protein supplements, and the overall interest in...
RDs Vs Health Coaches
RD’s Vs. Health Coaches We have probably all found ourselves looking up how healthy the food we’re considering eating for the day, or...
The Rise of Food Allergies and Why It Matters!
Written by Carley Higgins on behalf of Supriya Lal, RD, MPH Food Allergies defined: A food allergy is defined as “an adverse health...
Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial Sweeteners Do you ever take a sip of diet soda, surprised at how delicious and similar it tastes to the sugar and calorie...
Mental Health and Nutrition Connection
Society in the United States has made huge strides in the last few years opening up the discussion of mental health issues, and although...
Nutrition Effects of Chemotherapy
More than 1.2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer every year (Brown). Chemotherapy is a commonly used treatment...
The Paleo Problem: The Pros and Cons of Eating Like a Caveman
What is Paleo? Many fad diets are prevalent in our society today, from low carb to the ketogenic diet. However, one fad diet that has...
Caffeine and Coffee: Benefits and Drawbacks
There is something pretty magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning: from the taste, to the energized feeling it gives, it is...
Sustainability, Climate, and Undernutrition
Sustainability and Food Security World hunger is on the rise, with roughly 821 million people facing food insecurity in 2017. This is a...
The Keto Diet: How It Started and How It’s Going
What is the keto diet? The ketogenic diet, initially reported by pediatrician Hugh Conklin, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet...
Tackling Food Guilt During the Holidays
Food Guilt During the Holiday Season We are surrounded by constant messages and advertisements selling weight loss drinks, protein,...
Do oral contraceptives really cause nutrient deficiencies?
What is Oral Contraceptive? Oral contraceptive (OC), often referred to as just “the pill”, is a form of hormonal contraception and the...
Easy, Nutritious and Budget Friendly Dinners
Easy, Nutritious and Budget Friendly Dinners It is estimated that about half of the U.S population has a disease that could be prevented...
Tackling Food Insecurity During a Global Pandemic
COVID-19 and Food Insecurity: This year has been full of stress and uncertainty. As a result of the COVID-19 virus, most of us have...
Exploring the Connection Between Food, Culture and Health
Food Brings Us Together Eating food is common to all of us. Everyday, we come by, choose, prepare, and eat food. This is a necessary part...
Plant Based Protein
Why Eat Plant Based Proteins? When food is eaten, nutrients are broken down and used by the body to maintain normal body functions. One...
CBD: What is it and what are its' long-term implications?
What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the two major compounds found in the Cannabis plant. While the other major compound,...
Busting Myths about Gluten
What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein commonly found in grain products such as breads, pastas and cereals. It consists of two proteins...
Budget Friendly and Healthy Snacks
Quick, easy snacks to nourish you throughout the day! Recipes for energy bites, hummus and overnight oats included!
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