What does an RDN do?

What does an RDN do?

Most people think of registered dietitians (RD/RDN) as the “food police.” They just tell you what you’re eating is wrong. This is false. The focus of RDNs is not on restriction but on improving the nutrition intake of their clients and communities. RDNs are vital to...
National Nutrition Month: Beyond The Table

National Nutrition Month: Beyond The Table

Look Beyond the Table this National Nutrition Month Go Beyond the Table with National Nutrition Month. This annual campaign encourages us to reflect on the habits and food choices that influence our health. Going Beyond the Table means considering the journey food...
Heart-Healthy Benefits of Yoga

Heart-Healthy Benefits of Yoga

It’s no secret that yoga is excellent for strengthening and improving flexibility, but many would be surprised to know it is also great for heart health. Yoga is an ancient system of poses and breathing techniques that has gone from an activity with a few adherents in...
Discovering Supermarket RDNs: Your Health Allies

Discovering Supermarket RDNs: Your Health Allies

America’s best-kept secret is the availability of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at supermarkets. About 81% of supermarkets employ an RDN, so your local grocer probably has a valuable resource on staff waiting to help you. Many offer these free services in...
Navigating the Reality of Nutritional Supplements

Navigating the Reality of Nutritional Supplements

Getting the daily recommendations of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients is a daunting task. Many people turn to supplements to reach these goals. In general, nature is best, so we should try to get proper nutrition from food and drink to keep our bodies...
Unveiling the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Unveiling the Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

If you’re going to give your loved ones something sweet for Valentine’s Day, make it something touched with dark chocolate. It’s a treat with a few health benefits. Cocoa, sugar, milk, and fat meld together to create chocolate. Dark chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate,...