National Nutrition Month

Part of National Nutrition Month’s theme of “Put Your Best Fork Forward” is not only choosing the right foods, but also at the right time. The circadian rhythm, or a person’s 24-hour cycle, is a

Drinking enough water throughout the day can be difficult to achieve for many reasons. One of the key messages of National Nutrition Month is creating healthy shifts in habits at home — if you feel like your water intake

Every March we celebrate National Nutrition Month and the importance of nutrition education. It is just as important to make sure that we get community leaders involved in spreading our message. After reading about ways

Spring has arrived, with the sun making longer appearances and bright buds ready to bloom. It also means National Nutrition Month is here, full of healthful tips and tricks of the trade provided by registered

This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” and it encourages people to be more mindful of the tools they use to make healthier choices. One of the campaign’s key messages reminds us

National Nutrition Month is all about making small changes in our eating habits that can add up over time. One of the key messages from this year’s theme, “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” is to

March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s all about how to "Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Each bite counts and even making small shifts in food choices can add up over time, including the benefits

National Nutrition Month is a great time to start thinking about some nutritious foods to include in your diet. One versatile vegetable to consider is celery. Celery’s low-calorie content and many antioxidants make it a

Raise your hand if you currently or ever have struggled with caffeine dependence. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” and as many of us know from experience, it can

Eating together, or commensality, is common — anyone, even animals, can do it — but convivial eating, or fully engaging with someone during a meal, is less common these days. National Nutrition Month is upon us,

Dietetics students are known to be a hard-working and dedicated breed, prone to waking up early and studying late into the night. With this dedication, we must find balance and a state of being that

In a recent visit with my pediatrician, I expressed frustration with my child’s picky eating. She gave the piece of advice I have given many times to parents: “Just continue to offer a wide variety

It’s been over two months since the holidays and, if you’re anything like me, you already are deep in spring vacation-planning mode, scouting out hotel getaways for a mid-March break. Vacations are the perfect opportunity

When I first started studying nutrition, I was far from the healthiest eater I knew. In fact, I suffered from a serious addiction to diet lemon-lime soda — as in, a 24-ounce bottle a day

We’ve heard it all before — the lifestyles we lead, the products we buy and the foods we eat can have detrimental effects on the planet. From the amount of meat we consume to the

As the school year comes to an end, let's reflect on all that we have accomplished as students and interns. When I accepted the chair position of the 2015-2016 Student Advisory Committee, I could not

If you’re looking to reduce your sodium intake, the good news is that flavor does not begin and end with salt. Instead, look for flavor from non-sodium sources. For instance, Americans’ palates have expanded since

Go ahead … Cilantro your salsa! Nutmeg your spinach! Cinnamon your apples! Elevating the flavor of your food is as easy as a sprinkle and a shake. And with National Nutrition Month upon us, what