By Adele Secrest, Dietetic Intern at Bastyr University If you, your client, or someone you love has suffered from period cramps and wondered if there was any natural way to ease the pain, this article is for you. While dietary approaches may not make cramps go away altogether, good nutrition might help the body bring […]
A Tasty Future for You and the PlanetBy Rick Harrison, Dietetic Intern at Bastyr University Our future and the future of the planet may have more in common than you think, and much of this revolves around our food choices. Read on to learn more! Happy National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is “Fuel for […]
By the GSDA Legislative Chairs We can all play an important role in policy and advocacy work! The more we engage with our legislators and the legislative process, the more influence we, as dietitians and dietitians-to-be, can have on policy that is critical to the health and well-being of our state and country. It is […]
By Bridgette Blakey, MSN/DPD student February is American Heart Month, which gives us the opportunity to focus on our own cardiovascular health. The tradition of celebrating the heart this month began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease. This is the perfect time to incorporate foods that support a healthy […]
By Aubrey Knickerbocker, MSN/DPD student When you think of hospital food in the United States, you don’t exactly picture an array of diverse cultural dishes. The lack of variety and cultural considerations is not surprising given that, in 2019, there were 9.8 million healthcare technicians and practitioners in the US (this includes surgeons, physicians, and […]
By Grace Ling MS, RD, CD, CDCES Have you ever wondered if intuitive eating and “therapeutic diets” can live in harmony? During my dietetic internship, I recall we had a special workshop on motivational interviewing and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) led by Ellen Glovsky Ph.D., RD, LDN. Coming from a clinically-focused internship, I believe […]
By Mary Heid, RDN I developed this low-fat Cheesy Chickpea Pasta and Vegetable Casserole from several recipes I saw online to help you and your clients eat more vegetables and boost protein and fiber intake at the same time. The chickpea pasta has about 1½ times the protein and nearly double the fiber of classic […]
Hi I’m Jeani, your new GSDA president, and I’m so excited to work with you to help you learn, network and grow this year! I’m a new mom and a women’s health dietitian with a private practice dedicated to helping women manage hormonal conditions. After years of working on your GSDA marketing team, I’m stepping […]
By Leah Tarleton, MS, RD “If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” -Lilla Watson, Indigenous Australian or Murri visual artist, activist, and academic. Dietitians’ Role In Food Security Is there any […]
By Matthew Koontz, MS, DTR Nutrition counseling revolves around behavior change. Dietitians use goals to help us in the process, and many use the SMART goal guidelines, setting goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. These factors make a goal more effective, but SMART guidelines aren’t enough. While a goal to lower HbA1c […]
