Have you ever been around those people? No, not the annoying, rude, or anything like that. Have you ever been around the type of people that make you want to be a better person? This type of person is naturally contagious and you leave the conversation thinking, “Yeah, I can do that”! These individuals focus …
From a young age, I had never really believed in the saying, “There’s no such thing as a dumb question”. I firmly believe that questions are an important way to learn and communicate with others. However, before posing a question it is imperative that one does research on the topic in question. Many simple questions …
The majority of my experiences thus far in dietetics have been in food service, wellness, and community settings. I have found the need for the right attitude especially in food service and community settings. As a high school student, I worked at a local restaurant. I quickly learned to have a service attitude. I am …
In addition to my summer internship, I am in the process of reviewing graduate schools. I am looking for a graduate program that offers a M.S. in Nutrition but also has a combined dietetic internship. To further refine my search, I am placing a high emphasis on programs that offer assistantships and other forms of …
My major task of the week has been to write blog posts on nutrition topics. Most recently, I have completed a post on healthy eating while in restaurants. This was one blog post that I found particularly difficult to write, not because of the information but because of my personal practices. Until a few years …
As a college student, it is not uncommon to have instances of miscommunication. Through my experiences in organizations and school projects, I have quickly learned that communication is a constantly evolving process. From what I have learned, the first step to communication is to find everyone’s communication style. By understanding how members of your team …
I can hardly believe it is my third week as an EFNEP intern! My focus this week is to create blog posts that will be featured weekly for the remainder of the summer and into the fall! I completed a few blog posts last week focusing on Fiber, National Dairy Month, and Selecting Fresh Produce. …
While many know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, making a healthy breakfast is a whole different story. Personally, I don’t care for fruits and vegetables in the morning, must be a texture thing. In addition, eggs upset my stomach, so those are out. My alternative chocolate chip pancakes, yes that’s right! …
As a forewarning, this post may sound silly in it’s simple concept, but I feel it’s something so many forget. This past weekend I ate very healthy, probably as close to an ideal MyPlate as I ever have. I didn’t notice it at the time because I was simply eating the foods that were accessible …
Have you ever heard the saying, “Give a man a fish and he can eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he can have food for a lifetime”? I have learned that this saying greatly applies to food assistance. Do not get me wrong, food assistance is a GREAT THING. However, there …