Media Chair Dietetic Internships, Meal Ideas, Nutrition
By Cathy House, MS, Dietetic Intern at Bastyr University Many people want to eat less salt, but it can be tricky to find snacks that are both low-sodium and delicious. Let’s walk through 5 simple ideas for whole food snacks that are naturally low in sodium. Why It’s Important to Eat Less Salt Cutting down […]
Media Chair Academy, GSDA, Legislative, Students
By Stephanie Turner MPH student and Dietetic Intern at University of Washington GSDA Legislative Committee MemberOn February 6th, registered dietitians, dietetic interns, and students gathered on the lower level of the United Churches of Olympia to kick off the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND) annual Legislative Day. A mixture of excitement, nervousness, […]
Media Chair Dietetic Internships, Meal Ideas, Nutrition, Recipes, Students, Uncategorized
By Robin Holliday, Dietetic Intern at Bastyr University How to increase your soluble fiber intake for better IBS management Have you ever considered a natural remedy to help manage your IBS symptoms? Eating foods rich in soluble fiber may reduce your IBS symptoms, improve your gut health, and enhance your overall quality of life.
Media Chair Academy, Nutrition
This National Nutrition Month®, and every month, it’s important to think not only about the food we eat during meals, but also where these foods come from, the various ways we eat and the importance of sustainability at home, school and beyond. Share these resources with clients, patients, friends and family. Stay nourished on any […]
Media Chair GSDA, Students, Volunteer
By Tina Guadan Fogall and Ginger HultinRunning for a leadership position, whether within the GSDA, your workplace, professional organization, or community, offers a host of advantages. It provides opportunities to contribute and acquire new skills along your professional journey. Assuming a leadership role enables you to share your expertise in a specific area and gain […]
Media Chair Awareness Months and Holidays
By Erin CazelOn February 19, 1942, in response to the bombing at Pearl Harbor and increasing levels of wartime fear mongering, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into effect Executive Order 9066. Also referred to as the Exclusion Act, this order resulted in the incarceration of over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry living on the West […]
Media Chair Awareness Months and Holidays
By Kana Ogaki The Pacific Northwest, land of Coast Salish peoples, is one of the epicenters of indigenous food sovereignty movements in the US. Revitalizing traditional knowledge, foodways, and food systems is one way to support holistic health and wellbeing. Indigenous ecological philosophy includes the physical, mental, social, and spiritual components of health in harmony […]
By Bridgette Blakey, Dietetic InternAs the leaves start to turn vibrant shades of red and gold and a crisp chill fills the air, there’s no denying that fall has arrived. What better way to embrace the cozy vibes of the season than by baking a batch of delicious Vegan, Gluten-Free, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies? These […]
Hi everyone! I’m Grace, your GSDA President for the 2023-2024 year. I am a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and have been serving on the GSDA board since 2021. If you are new to GSDA, welcome! And if you are a returning member, thanks so much for continuing on with us. It […]
By Erin Cazel, MS Nutrition, Bastyr University 2023GSDA Diversity Co-Chair Implicit bias describes the automatic, unconscious associations we make and attitudes we have in regard to a specific group of people. Implicit biases are embedded into our subconscious as a result of our experiences and exposures, developing as our brain organizes information about the world […]
