Whatever rifts may exist in the field of nutrition, one thing all health professionals can agree on is that including more produce in the diet is a simple way to improve health and well-being. Some believe that many of the benefits of plant-based diets in research aren’t due so much to excluding animal products but […]
While it may seem to us nutrition professionals that smoothies have “had their moment,” many of our clients still see them as a quick and easy meal or snack to increase nutrient intake—and they can be! But clients may still lack knowledge about building a balanced smoothie and therefore may not be getting the appetite […]
While adaptogens have been used for centuries around the world, only recently have their popularity grown beyond the holistic health community. By definition, adaptogens are agents that help the body and mind adapt to stress. Compared with single amino acid supplements or floral extracts, adaptogens typically are herbs or roots said to exert physiological “normalizing” […]
More dietitians are integrating the research-based concepts of intuitive eating into their counseling practices, but many are unaware of the principles and how to apply them. In the past, both dietitians and therapists used intuitive eating mostly in eating disorder treatment facilities. However, using intuitive eating in private practice has become more popular with hopes […]
One of the hardest, though sometimes fun, parts of our jobs as dietitians is staying up to date not only on nutrition research but also on food and nutrition trends. When I began my career as a professor, I would often have students asking me questions about products and health claims I hadn’t yet heard […]
No matter who your target population is, you’re likely to encourage your clients and audience to become more active, improve nutrient balance, and increase mindfulness while eating. Picnics are a great way to get others outside to be active before a more intuitive family meal. You can inspire clients to head out for a prepicnic […]
