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I don’t think anyone could have predicted a year ago where we are today. With so much happening in the world today, I decided to make my final post as an Nutrition In yoU blog contributor a reflection of my experience as

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Food insecurity and chronic disease are two major problems in the United States. In 2018, approximately 11% of U.S. households were food insecure, meaning that their access to adequate food for active, healthy living is limited by lack of money and other

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While many people are spending this time at home spring cleaning their houses, others are looking to detox or cleanse from their self-isolation diet. The media describes most detox diets as a period of fasting, followed by a strict diet of fruits,

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With self-quarantining and social distancing at large, it is important to stock up on healthy pantry essentials that can last several weeks. Let’s be clear that there is a difference between panic shopping and being prepared. Preparation for COVID-19 quarantine involves smartly

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It’s finally March, the month all registered dietitians and nutrition students wait for. During the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) invites everyone to celebrate National Nutrition Month through focusing on making informed food choices, as well as

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It’s that time of the semester that most university students rely on coffee to stay awake and alert. In fact, 54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee everyday. Although coffee should not be used to replace a good night’s

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This time of year, the weight loss industry preys on new year’s resolutions and those looking to start fresh after their post-holiday eating. In 2018, the total U.S. weight loss market was worth an estimated $72 billion, including best selling books, meal

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As a graduate student and dietetic intern, I am constantly asked questions about trends in food and nutrition. This holiday season was no different as friends and family members asked my opinion on “The Game Changers,” a documentary that follows UFC fighter James

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In recent years, the media has endorsed the gluten-free diet as a strategy to lose weight, boost energy, and live healthier lives. As the experts in all things food and nutrition related, registered dietitians must promote evidence-based science, even if it often

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Recently, the second year dietetic interns visited the School District U-46 Food and Nutrition Commissary to learn more about school nutrition and specifically farm-to-school practices. U-46 serves families across Chicago’s northwest, suburbs and district ranks as the second largest in Illinois with

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Happy National Vegetarian Awareness Month! In recent years, vegetarianism and veganism have become growing trends among young people due to an increasing awareness of their health and the environment. Even fast food restaurants have jumped on board by adding burgers made from

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