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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I recently read the statistic that 60% of girls between the age of 6 and 12 years old are concerned with their weight or about becoming fat. This made me reflect on my life as a school-aged child. I remember playing with
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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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February is designed for getting cozy. The snowflakes and cold temperatures draw us inside to cuddle on the couch under thick blankets and sip warm drinks. For me, the majority of the time, that warm drink involves chocolate. I used to feel
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February is the month of valentines, Cupid, and celebrating love. Therefore, it is only fitting that we celebrate American Heart Month throughout February. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1
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The current forecast for the next week shows highs in the mid-30s with lows in the mid-20s and cloudy with little to no chance of sun. To top it off, 2019 was one of the cloudiest years in northern Illinois on record.
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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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Happy New Year! Nearly 60% of us make new year resolutions and the top two involve losing weight through diet and exercise. There are infinitely many ways people go about doing this. However, with only 4% of us achieving our new year
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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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Food and celebrations go together like mashed potatoes and gravy and we are gearing up for America’s national food holiday, Thanksgiving. I love all of the fall foods but if I don’t take the time to listen to my body and stop
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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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As Dietetic Interns, we are challenged to examine our dietary habits and analyze how our choices contribute to food waste. Sadly, nearly 40% of food goes uneaten in the U.S. alone, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Throughout the food supply
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