Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate a delicious meal with family and friends, but there’s nothing worse than feeling like an overstuffed bird after dinner. To turn winter’s most vibrant and colorful fruits and vegetables into the star at the dinner table, slim down Aunt Betty’s gravy, and keep portion sizes in check, RDs […]
For many families, Easter is a special time to come together and attend religious services, hide eggs for the kids, craft Easter baskets—and, like most other holidays, to enjoy a delicious meal and treats. Large family meals typically are a challenge in and of themselves for those hosting them, but that difficulty is compounded when […]
Following a special diet can be challenging any time of the year, but during the activity- and party-packed holiday season, it can be doubly stressful. For clients and patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the stress of the holidays can worsen gastrointestinal symptoms, making it more important to carefully follow their dietary plan. As a […]
Holidays can be stressful for those living with diabetes. In general, most people want to prepare their family favorites so they can be a special part of holiday celebrations. However, the social and dietary implications of holiday eating can make clients with diabetes feel uncomfortable and left out of the fun. When working with patients […]
Christmas is less than one week away, and the official countdown is on to 2018. Many of your clients may want to continue their weight loss journey to look fabulous for their New Years Eve party or simply get a head start on resolutions for 2018. But you may have a handful of clients who […]
Dietitians tend to know what items are trending for the kitchen, fitness routines, and nutrition businesses, which is why I asked my colleagues to share their holiday wish lists. These RDs have been very, very good this year, spreading science-based nutrition wisdom, helping clients reach their goals, and inspiring others with their work, so let’s […]
Do your clients have difficulty managing alcohol intake around the holidays? We know that all cocktails aren’t created equal in terms of calories, carbs, and alcohol content. In addition, during the nearly six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, clients are challenged with attending several gatherings with family, friends, and coworkers where alcohol drinking […]
At Thanksgiving, food is priority one. Of all American holidays, Turkey Day seems to be most focused on the traditional meal. Although which foods are a favorite pastime vary from family to family—perhaps Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without Aunt Millie’s sweet potato pie—there are common staples that appear on almost everyone’s holiday menu. However, […]
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of candy, flowers, and romantic dinners. However, for those who suffer from food sensitivities, intolerances, or allergies, special occasions are sometimes tainted with anxiety. The nightmare of preset, inflexible restaurant menus and prepackaged gourmet foods without a label can become more than a little complicated, especially for […]
Each new year brings new food and nutrition trends that consumers are excited to explore. And dietitians must stay abreast of these trends so they can be aware of current consumer attitudes and guide clients to develop more healthful eating patterns. Below are five food and nutrition trends for 2017 and ways your clients can […]
We all know the drill: As each New Year approaches, patients tend to tell us about those unrealized goals they had pledged to meet the year before. Common goals include losing weight, controlling their diabetes, taking more time for themselves, going to the gym regularly, and looking for a new job. Of course, weight loss […]
