INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING
Healthful eating is identifying both physical and emotional hunger and having a plan for both; developing realistic strategies that recognize your unique and individual preferences and lifestyle; and meal planning that includes a variety of foods.
Are you paying attention to your food?
Lately, things have been a little crazy in my household when it comes to mealtimes. Often my husband is at work and I am trying to feed my 2 year old (who is very selective with his eating) while keeping my 4 month old content. There is typically a lot of noise going on around […]
New Year…New Diet?
It’s January- the time of year for a fresh start, new goals, and…new diets? These days it seems as though everywhere I turn I am bombarded with ads about what kind of foods we either need to completely cut out or foods we should only allow ourselves to eat, along with ads about how much […]
Lunch at 10 AM…
A few days ago, I ate lunch at 10:00 AM. A very filling, substantial lunch at that! I’ve noticed that ever since I had a baby, different routines in my day have been gradually moving up (including bedtime after a busy day with a toddler!) A couple years ago there is no way I would […]
Navigating Challenging Medical Diagnoses
Introducing new foods to babies can be a fun experience- but it can also be stressful at times! Especially stressful when introducing some of the top allergens. I experienced this firsthand with my son when he was about 8 months old and had a reaction to peanut butter. After a series of tests and oral […]
- Read about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist…but very few complete the rigorous training of a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN).
RDs AND RDNs ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION EXPERTS WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in dietetics through an accredited university.
- Dietetic internship approved by The American Dietetic Association.
- Registered through an examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Ongoing continuing professional education requirements.