As a dietetics student, I used to hear a lot about the number of calories individuals should consume throughout the day. However, it is still sometimes difficult to picture the calorie densities of certain foods. Previously I was sent this link. It has 75 pictures of different foods and each is 200 calories. It is …
Looking back as an RD, I never realized I didn’t post this…so now that I’ve been both intern and preceptor for a year, I will share Happy RD and RD-to-be DAY everyone It’s crazy to think my 1200+ hour dietetic internship is COMPLETE! My tips for future interns: 1. Approach each rotation with as few preconceived …
Hold out your hands with palms up and little fingers touching, this is your plate One palm represents a grain serving Grain or starchy vegetable such as a small baked potato The other palm represents a protein or meat serving Lean meats are recommended most of the time (chicken, pork, fish, turkey and beef) cooked to maximize …
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for American’s (DGA) came out late last year and serve to replace the 2010 version and provide general healthy eating recommendations for Americans. The DGA are agreed upon by a group of scientists after much deliberation (some of which were open access). DGAs are based on science but also have the …
Amanda’s Healthy Eating Recommendations: Hold out your hands with palms up and little fingers touching, this is your plate One palm represents a grain serving Grain or starchy vegetable such as a small baked potato The other palm represents a protein or meat serving Lean meats are recommended most of the time (chicken, pork, fish, turkey and …
One way I’ve saved money during my dietetic internship is to…Pack A Lunch!Yes that’s right, brown bagging it can save a pretty penny and also allows me to customize what I eat to allow for variety of foods.I try to pack a balanced lunch and aim to include two of the three: diary, fruit or …
FNCE 2015 Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present a piece of my graduate research at the Academy of Nutrition’s Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo or FNCE for short. It was my first time presenting at or attending this conference and it was sure a great experience. I was able to present …
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to several health benefits including lowering blood pressure, lowering triglycerides, and decreasing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (1). There are actually two types of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). It is recommended to consume fish twice per week, but there are other foods that contain omega-3 …
Food packaging terms like “Natural”, “Raw, and “Organic” all have different meanings and levels of regulation! Last year I lead a discussion group for undergraduate nutrition students and this is one of the handouts I generated for them. It is the truth about the regulation behind certain label claims and I hope it helps you …
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, I wanted to share a few quick food safety tips to help you enjoy your holiday to the fullest! CLEAN: Wash surfaces (cutting boards, knives, counters etc) and hands with warm soapy water SEPARATE: Keep raw meat separate from foods that won’t be cooked (veggies, fruit, bread, chips …