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The Best Recipe for Chinese Pork Bun (Bao Zi)
By Meng Wang, GSDA Diversity Chair Bao zi (包子) are a quintessential Chinese staple that are eaten all over the country as a snack or main dish. They originate from Northern China and date back to as early as the Three Kingdoms time period almost 2,000 years ago. Generations of my family are from Northern […]
Message from Incoming President
It is such an honor and privilege to now serve as the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association (GSDA) President. I’m excited for the 2021-2022 year as we have so much in store for you! My name is Brianna Ballard, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves connecting with people over food. Everyone has to eat, so […]
A Message From the Outgoing President
When I wrote my “from the President” blog to you June 1, 2020, the world looked different than it does now. GSDA looks different, too! As we end a dynamic year at GSDA and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, I wanted to share some highlights with you and also take a leap into the […]
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Why Run for a Leadership Position?
By Leslie Weidner and Emily Haymond, GSDA Nominating Committee Chairs There are numerous benefits to running for a leadership position, whether it’s in your place of business, professional organization,or community. It allows you to give back in a variety of ways and learn new skills in the process. Being a leader gives you an opportunity to […]
5 Ways the Mediterranean Diet Improves PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that causes weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, facial hair, and mood swings. If left untreated, people with PCOS have a greater risk of heart disease and type two diabetes. Various diets are thought to be helpful for PCOS, but the most widely studied diet for heart […]
Recipe: Sri Lankan Vegetable Kothu Roti
By Imashi Fernando MS, RDN, CD “Where is Sri Lanka?” This is a question I get asked almost every time I share where I am from. This is often followed by “what do you miss the most about home?” Sri Lanka is a tiny country off of the southern coast of India. Referred […]
RDN Feature: Sara Mussa
Sara is a dietitian in Seattle who specializes in compassionate and inclusive care. She serves a diverse set of clients and practices from a place of humility and understanding, having faced many of the same struggles with diet culture herself. She is outspoken about anti-racism and continually works to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion […]
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) Recipe
By Tess Han These cylinder-shaped Korean spicy rice cakes (tteokbokki) are one of my favorite dishes that brings me back to my roots. Growing up, there were many Korean dishes that required a large glass of cold water (sometimes multiple) to put out the spicy fires in my mouth. This dish is one of them. […]