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Why Beets Deserve the SpotlightFor years, earthy-tasting beets languished on "most hated vegetables" lists, but things started to change when the now-ubiquitous beet and goat cheese salads spread quickly across menus around the country. With a lot…Kitty Broihier · 3 min read
Meet “The Feed” at FNCE 2015The start of October signals the true beginning of all things fall: pumpkin spice, turning leaves, football and FNCE ® .Sharon Solomon · 1 min read
3 Things All RDNs Need to Keep Their Passion AliveYou survived undergrad, worked tireless hours during your internship and made it to the Registration Examination for Dietitians. You sat breathlessly, staring at the screen, reading the message that you passed. At…Anne Cundiff · 2 min read
Angel Planells: Recruiting Men to the “Noble Mission”When Angel Planells, MS, RDN, CD, decided to become a dietitian, he felt he was plunging into a "woman's world." He was, after all, one of three men in both his didactic and master's programs. Planells says male…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Kristina DeMuth: Fighting for Haiti’s FutureOver the course of a few years, Kristina DeMuth, RD, traveled to Haiti many times. During each trip, she learned something new about the country and its people : their history, culture and diet, and the devastating…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 4 min read
10 Social Media Tips for Organizational LeadersEveryone has family, friends and interests outside of their careers. It’s important! But once you reach a certain level in your professional life: a high position in either your place of employment or through your…Liz Spittler · 5 min read
SocialPro: How to Deal with Internet TrollsIn folklore, trolls live under bridges and taunt passersby. Today, trolls are no less vile. Like everything else, however, they’ve gone digital, lurking online. Their goal isn’t engaging online communities; it’s…Matt Alderton · 3 min read
Alice Lenihan: Special Olympics Global Clinical AdvisorIn 1999, Alice J. Lenihan, MPH, RD, LDN, responded to the North Carolina Dietetic Association's call for Special Olympics World Summer Games volunteers. Since then, the organization has been a big part of her life:…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Renée Mitchell Simpson: “Green Is the New Black”Through her private practice, Renee Simpson, RDN, counsels predominantly African American women because, "with an overwhelming four out of five African American women being obese, I found this to be the niche I…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
SeAnne Safaii: Diabetic Support in Virtual RealityWhen SeAnne Safaii was in high school, a coach gave her poor nutrition information, which ultimately hurt her athletic performance. That experience, she says, eventually led to a career in dietetics. "That bad…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
SocialPro: How to Interact Well on Google+I'm “old” enough on Google+ to know what to do, but I can still remember being new to Google+ and my concerns about doing it right. Familiarizing yourself with these do’s and don’ts on Google+ will add confidence to…Ronnie Bincer · 4 min read
Gloria Fishburn: Help for Older AdultsRecognizing the needs of the aging population in San Francisco and armed with a passion for community health, Gloria Fishburn began her work with Meals on Wheels of San Francisco eight years ago and hasn’t looked back.Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Demetrius J. Willis: Serving the UnderservedHe always knew he wanted to help others, but Demetrius Willis, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, didn't have a clear vision of his future until he spent time with clinical dietitians at the oncology hospital where his mother was a…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Jackie Boucher: Fighting Rural Heart DiseaseHeart disease hit home for Jackie Boucher, MS, RD, LD, CDE, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, when her grandmother Ruth, called her instead of dialing…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 5 min read
SocialPro: How to Get Started on LinkedInLinkedIn is a 21st-century White Pages that lists not only members’ names, but also their jobs, education and skills. Essentially, your LinkedIn profile is a virtual resume that you can share with colleagues and…Matt Alderton · 3 min read
Sarah Kuehnert: Diary of a Dairy Farming RDNSarah Kuehnert, RDN, LD, CD, is a registered dietitian, but she also dons another hat : that of dairy farmer. It's a role that comes naturally to her.Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Zachari Breeding: Clearing Up Nutrition ConfusionWhat led to your career in nutrition and dietetics?Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
SocialPro: Blocking Pop-Up AdsPop-up ads usually open in a new window, generally using JavaScript, a popular programming language. While pop-ups can be helpful in some cases (e.g. online shopping) they can be a nuisance and sometimes can even…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 2 min read
Laura McKnight: Shaping the Future of NutritionLaura McKnight, MPH, RD, LD, just completed her 20th year of teaching at Idaho State University, in Pocatello, Idaho. In that time, she's worked her way up from adjunct instructor to dietetic programs director. When…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Fast Food in Africa: An African Dietitian’s PerspectiveWhen I heard about multinational fast food companies expanding throughout Africa, I was ready to protest. Much like the rest of the world, obesity is on the rise in Africa and, as a registered dietitian who has seen…Cordialis Msora-Kasago · 3 min read
SocialPro: Enhance Your Digital Presence for Tech-Savvy ClientsDid you know that 81 percent of adults in the U.S. use the Internet? According to a 2013 Pew Research Center poll , 72 percent of those users have looked up medical information online in the past year, and 77 percent…Marci Harnischfeger · 4 min read
Lisa McDowell: Hospital Campus Farm PioneerLisa McDowell, MS, RD, CSSDFood & Nutrition Magazine · 3 min read
Jamie Shifley: Healthful Food Takes FlightAnyone who travels knows that finding healthy food options at airports can be challenging. Thanks to Jamie Shifley, MS, RD, LDN, director of the coordinated nutrition program at the University of Illinois - Chicago,…Denise Rondini · 3 min read
Stacey Antine: Cultivating Kids Nutrition“I’m completely committed to providing nutrition education to as many children, parents and schools who want to have the experience:either through after-school programs, summer camp, school and scout field trips, and…Food & Nutrition Magazine · 1 min read