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Feb

Chocolate Anyone???

2/16/2012 1:11:07 PM by Vandana R Sheth RD CDE

Enjoy Chocolate-- a heart healthy treat as you celebrate American Heart month... read more

Feb

Dont let your travel unravel your health

2/6/2012 4:38:49 PM by Jessica L Crandall RD CDE

Don’t Let Your Travel Unravel Your Healthy Lifestyle!... read more

Dec

School Nutrition-"Nutrition" That's What it is All About.

12/12/2011 6:55:13 AM by Deborah S Beauvais RD SNS CDN

School Nutrition and the meals served in schools seem to be in the news daily. Across the country you will find RDs working in School Nutrition making great changes in meal offerings and planning for future changes to meet the goals of the regulations tied to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids act of 2010. ... read more

Aug

Back to School Time=School Lunch Choices

8/30/2011 2:18:41 PM by Sarah B Krieger MPH RD LD

For many families this time of year is a transition time: the long days of summer seem to come to a screeching halt and turn into jam-packed days of school work, after-school activities and nightly routines. So if you are like me, you are also starting to talk with your children about either taking lunch to school or buying lunch. Which is better; more nutritious? We all want our kids t... read more

Aug

How do I get my kid to eat healthy? Mom's the answer!

8/17/2011 2:51:07 PM by Ms. Amy E Jamieson-Petonic RD LD

As a mom, I am amazed by the research on the role of nutrition and maternal health. A current research study looked at the role of mom's diet and how this impacts the future health of her baby. The research study concluded that there is a strong relationship to what mom eats in pregnancy, during breastfeeding and beyond. For example, if mom's diet is high in fruits and vegetables during pregnan... read more

May

Making Family Dinners Happen

5/20/2011 10:57:02 AM by Karen M Ansel MS RD_2

Every year around this time things in my house get a little crazy. That’s when the school year is coming to a close and my kids’ schedules are literally jammed with end of the year activities. That can make getting a healthy dinner on the table a major challenge – even for a dietitian! But after a few years of end-of-the-year insanity, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade. If getting dinner... read more

Feb

Shop-Cook-Eat by Melinda Johnson, MS, RD

2/24/2011 5:21:04 PM by Melinda R Johnson MS RD

Would you like to eat healthier? How about save money? Maybe get your kids to eat some more vegetables? It turns out that this three step plan can help you accomplish all of the above: 1.Shop 2.Cook 3.Eat. ... read more

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