Student Scoop

Experiencing stress is something that all dietetic interns will endure at some point during their internship. It is important to understand how to cope with this stress in a healthy way.  I am sure I

These days you'll see the word "probiotics" listed on packaging of products from yogurt to fermented foods to supplements. Probiotics are “good” bacteria that help keep our digestive tracts healthy. Various strains of probiotics may help

A 2015 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on how well American adults meet the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables showed we’re not doing so well! Only 13.1 percent of respondents met the

You need chocolate frosting. You also need to eat your vegetables! Luckily, this chocolate frosting, which also happens to be low-fat, vegan and soy-free, has you covered on both fronts.  The very veggie secret? Vitamin A-rich, fiber-fabulous

As most of us know, changing our lifestyle to focus on health is a big deal. It usually involves planning ahead, grocery shopping, cooking, communicating with family and friends and finding time to exercise, among

As a young professional in my second year of dietetics studies, I've had to quickly tune in to ways to make myself stand out so that I can be successful. When it comes to getting that internship or spot in the

This past summer, I volunteered at a student-run free diabetes clinic through my university. Several disciplines, such as medicine, pharmacy and dietetics, participate. Since I’ve always been interested in diabetes, and I work part-time doing diabetes research, I

Did you know that fresh cranberries have one of the highest amounts of antioxidant activity of any fruit or vegetable, falling only behind the beloved blueberry? The greatest amounts of phytochemicals are present in the skin

Shopping for peanut butter can be a bit overwhelming. The shelves are packed with options, and you have no idea which to choose. What brand? Creamy or crunchy? Natural? Where do you even begin?   According to

Have you ever given an educational grocery store tour? Before beginning my dietetic internship, I had never even given the idea a thought. But now that I know what the experience is like, I know that

Back when I was a freshman at American University, just starting my undergraduate journey, I wanted to become more involved in the field of nutrition. Our dining services were changing, and there was a meeting being held for

One of the scariest things I've ever seen was an estimate of the total cost of tuition and expenses over two years during a dietetic internship/graduate degree program. "How am I going to afford my

As someone with a love for chemistry and biochemistry, I'm always intrigued when I peruse phytonutrient and phytochemical research data. These plant-based compounds (the Greek word "phyto" means "plant") have certain biological actions that sustain

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by choices in the yogurt aisle of the grocery store? There are so many options these days, it can be hard to know where to start. First, it's good to

A strong resume is essential to help you stand out from the other applicants as you apply for first job as an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist. Use these tips to create a professional resume after

Do you love Indian food, but can't imagine attempting to cook those complicated dishes yourself? I felt the same way until I realized that Indian cuisine can be easy, as long as you have the

As every "future RDN" knows, trying to get accepted into a dietetic internship can be a challenging and stressful experience. Internships are required for anyone wanting to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, but there are

Not too long ago I wrote about why I chose a distance dietetics program in my journey to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. This kind of remote learning means that all of my courses are