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Oncology Nutrition

I had the privilege of shadowing an oncology dietitian this summer; it was an amazing experience and I’ve since developed a passion for it. Not many people know about how important nutrition is for oncology patients, including myself before my experience. Common chemotherapy side effects include (2): Loss of appetite

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Nov 24,2021

Supporting Those Recovering from an Eating Disorder Around the Holidays

For many people, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year! Nothing says cheer like family gatherings, gift shopping, holiday music, and lots and lots of food. However, for some, this time of year can be a nightmare. From mid-November to the new year, there is a large emphasis on food; the holiday season can feel like an eternity for tho

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Nov 17,2021

A Chat With Dietetic Interns: Preparing for the Internship

Aside from DICAS, the dietetic internship may be one of the most stressful things any RD2BE has to go through. Biochemistry may be up there as well, but many can agree that the internship is one of the most exciting and terrifying experiences in their career path. Despite challenging and thorough coursework, sometimes it can feel like it is not eno

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Nov 09,2021

Does Diet Affect Our Mood?

The expansion of mental health awareness has been more prevalent in recent years. It is talked about on the news, social media, and we have an entire month dedicated to it every year. All of this is with good reason too. Depression is the leader of disability worldwide, with an estimated 264 million people affected by depression (1). Strategies to

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Nov 04,2021

Children with Autism and Nutrition: Mealtime Challenges and Tips on How to Make it a More Successful Experience

What is autism, and what are the causes ? The prevalence of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. In America, 1 in 54 children is being diagnosed with ASD [6]. ASD is more common among males, 4:1 male to female ratio, and may occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups [6]

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Oct 27,2021

Childhood Obesity: facts, trends and fixes

It’s no secret that obesity is a major issue in the United States, but just how serious is it? Nearly one in five deaths in America is linked to obesity, as stated by the American Journal of Public Health (Laidman, 2013). Furthermore, American obesity rates are more than three times the global average, which is 13% of the world population, at

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Oct 03,2021

Healthy Fast Food Options

Being a busy college student, I don’t always have the time to cook myself something healthy when I am in a rush. When I am on the go and need a fast and convenient food option, fast food restaurants always seem like my go to. However, fast food options don’t need to always be “bad options”. Here are some delicious options I

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Oct 03,2021

Autoimmune Diseases and Nutrition

So you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and you’ve been instructed to take a medication you have never heard of. Everything is confusing, unknown, and frightening; and now you start to wonder if there is anything you can do outside of prescriptions and the doctor’s office to help make yourself feel bette

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Oct 03,2021

5 Tips for Eating Less Processed Foods

We all know that when it comes to eating processed foods, less is more right? However, that can be difficult to put into practice when we lead such busy lives and have school, work, and families to think about. Here are some of my best tips and tricks to getting more unprocessed food into your diet. 1. Know your “why” when

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Oct 03,2021

Protein Powders

What is protein? Protein is a macronutrient and is very important for our health. Proteins exist in many variations which gives them the ability to perform the following functions: wound healing and tissue regeneration, fluid and acid-base balance, protection transport, and the ability to take the role of enzymes and hormones, as well as provide e

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Oct 03,2021

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