Let the Games Begin!!!
Ok, so maybe I’m being too cavalier in saying “games” when establishing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is serious business. Seriously, anyone who sat in on the first Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting last week can vouch for that. Didn’t...
Food, reproduction, and (most of all) grace!
It has been nearly 12 months since what I ate had a direct impact on not just me, but my son. I became pregnant in April of 2018 and delivered a beautiful baby boy on Christmas Day. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), you might imagine that I was vigilant... On Wednesday, the White House is hosting the first Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years. At the last conference in 1969, vital food and nutrition programs and policies were established or enhanced like school lunches, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and changes to how we label foods.![]()
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As part of this event, the White House is asking people who’ve experienced hunger and the impact of diet-related diseases, such as heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, to share their stories. ![]()
You can share a one-minute video at their new online hub here: whconfhungerhealth.capsule.video/![]()
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#whconfhungerhealth #healthequity #nutritionsecurity #endhunger
For the past 15 years, the McCormick Science Institute (MSI) has been a leader in funding research through leading universities and research institutions, governed by rigorous funding guidelines and focused on advancing the scientific study of the proposed health-enhancing properties of culinary herbs and spices to improve public health. This week we helped them launch a LinkedIn page. We encourage you to follow them at the link in our bio for the latest updates on spices and herbs and the countless resources MSI has available. ![]()
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#herbs #spices #nutritionresearch #rdchat
Headlines based on individual studies swing from portraying coffee as a source of protective antioxidants to suggestions that coffee poses a cancer risk. However, research shows that drinking coffee reduces the risk of endometrial and liver cancer.![]()
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Having trouble separating myth from fact when it comes to cancer prevention? Join the American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR this National #cancerprevention Month using the hashtag #reduceyourrisk to help spread better prevention knowledge like the fact above!
Nutrition plays a part in cancer prevention. And the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has an evidence-based 10-week interactive, online program focused on nutrition and physical activity. This program is perfect for sharing with your clients and consumers to support their journey to a healthier lifestyle this National #CancerPrevention month.![]()
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Check out this link for AICR’s Healthy10 Challenge which can help people build healthy habits to eat smarter and move more: healthy10challenge.org/ ![]()
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#Nutrition #CancerPrevention #ReduceYourRisk #RDchat
We’re excited to share with you another new resource helping to make healthy eating more accessible for the Latinx population - Cooking Matter En Español on Instagram!![]()
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Cooking Matters & Cooking Matters En Español work across the country to help parents and caregivers develop their skills when shopping for and cooking healthy foods on a budget. We encourage you to share these with clients, patients, and groups with whom you work to help them in their efforts to eat healthier on a budget.![]()
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Follow along for family-friendly nutrition tips on Instagram at the links below!![]()
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English: www.instagram.com/cookingmattersnational/ ![]()
Spanish: www.instagram.com/cookingmatters.enespanol/ ![]()
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Estamos muy contentos de compartir con ustedes un nuevo medio de comunicación, para ayudarlos a preparar sus comidas saludables más accesibles para la comunidad Latina - Cooking Matters En Español en Instagram!![]()
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Cooking Matters & Cooking Matters En Español trabaja a través de toda la nación, para ayudar a los padres y sus cuidadores, a que desarrollen habilidades cuando van de compras para que cocinen comidas saludables, dentro de su presupuesto. ![]()
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¡Síguelo también para más consejos familiares nutritivos en Instagram en el link de abajo!![]()
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Inglés: www.instagram.com/cookingmattersnational/ ![]()
Español: www.instagram.com/cookingmatters.enespanol/ ![]()
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#cookingmatters #familymeals #nutrition #nutrición #nutritiontips #TipsdeNutrición #healthyeating
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