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Delicious Vegan Low-Fat Indian Butter Tofu

This is a recipe that I developed for vegan low-fat Indian butter tofu. Vegan Low-Fat Indian Butter Tofu Photo from Kristen Nyampong Butter Sauce Mince 1 onion, 1/2 inch (or more to you liking) of ginger, and 3 cloves of garlic. Also mince a couple herbs of cilantro and save for later. In a pot heat up olive oil with

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Oct 03,2021

The Gut Microbiome and Which Probiotic Supplements Are Worth Taking

Probiotics have become a popular way to treat health issues ranging from gut disorders to allergies and even mental health conditions. Probiotics are relatively new. The term ‘probiotic’ was first defined in 2001 and is now the third most common dietary supplement after vitamins and minerals with a $50 billion global market (1,2). Takin

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Oct 03,2021

The Rise of Functional Mushrooms

Nowadays you can find mushroom products and supplements everywhere. Ranging from drinks/elixirs, coffee mixes, jerky, protein bars, pasta, chips, skincare, the list goes on and on. As health fads come and go, functional mushrooms have long been used as medicinal and nutraceuticals dating back to ancient times (1). In ancient Egypt, pharaohs loved m

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Oct 03,2021

Intuitive Eating- Does It Really Work?

The first time I read the words intuitive eating (IE), I had no idea what it meant. So, before I delve deeper into whether IE really works, let us define it first “The fundamental premise behind IE is that, if listened to, the body intrinsically ‘knows’ the quantity and type of food to eat to maintain both nutritional health

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Oct 03,2021

The Top 2 Challenges Second Career Dietitians Face Back in School (And How to Overcome Them)

You’ve decided to change your career and become an RD. You’re excited about this change, but you’re not thrilled about the thought of being a student again. You know that the transition period is likely to be a bit..rocky. What are some of the challenges you are going to face as a student again and what can you do to make

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Oct 03,2021

Ask the RD #4 - Andy De Santis

Today we chatted with Andy De Santis, RD, MPH Hi Andy! Please tell us a little bit about yourself I completed my schooling at the University of Toronto School Of Public Health. Outside of the world of nutrition my second greatest passion would be soccer. Watching, playing, speaking about it or all of the above. I also love dogs! What made

Penina Langer

Oct 03,2021

Diabetes in an Age of COVID-19

As we go about our lives attempting to live in harmony with COVID-19, it is necessary to consider how we can protect ourselves and our loved ones. In America, 2 in 3 adults is overweight, and 1 in 5 children are overweight (1). These adults and children have higher risks of developing type 2 diabetes and many other comorbidities. Over 10% of Americ

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Oct 03,2021

Ask the RD #3 - Katelyn Collins

Today we chatted with Katelyn Collins, RD Hi Katelyn! Please tell us a little bit about yourself I consider myself to be a multi-passionate and versatile dietitian. I have worked in nutrition counseling, marketing, communications, and nutrition education. After my internship, I did not take the typical route of working in clinical. My

Penina Langer

Oct 03,2021

Why RD2Be’s Should Volunteer At Their Local Farm

As future registered dietitians and avid nutrition students, us RD2Be’s are always looking for new avenues to gain experience, especially when it comes to volunteer hours. We help out at local food banks, homeless shelters, hospitals, food service establishments, senior citizens homes, and the list goes on. However, one volunteer opportunity

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Oct 03,2021

Ask the RD #2 - Susan Stalte

Today we chatted with Susan Stalte, MBA, RD Hi Susan! Please tell us a little bit about yourself I'm a Philadelphia-based dietitian who knows what it's like to go through multiple career changes. I've worked in clinical nutrition, supported operations for two healthcare IT start-ups, scored a promotion in healthcare recruitment, a

Penina Langer

Oct 03,2021