Shifting the Fitness Focus: Creating Positive Spaces for Body and Mind by Lauren Licatesi, MS, RD Did you know that physical activity can improve brain health, help manage metabolic disorders, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthen bones, and improve one’s ability to do everyday activities? We’ve all heard how crucial it is to stay […]
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Exploring Autophagy: Wellness and Beyond Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CEDS, CDCES The cellular process of autophagy is gaining traction in the wellness world and on social media, with video tags on TikTok hitting close to 35 million views. Some TikTokkers claim that fasting triggers the body to eat itself and jumpstart weight loss while others
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What is the SOS Approach? by Paige Mandel, MS RD CDN After hearing many collaborating practitioners in the pediatric and adolescent feeding field throw around the buzz word “SOS Approach”, we did our research and decided to learn about it ourselves. Even with years of experience treating clients presenting with picky eating, problem feeding, and
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By Gabrielle Finora Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University ’24 The “Girl Dinner” Trend: Navigating Nutrition and Social Media Influence If you are on TikTok or Instagram, chances are you have heard about the “girl dinner” trend, in which women and girls display their meal choices for that evening. These meals typically consist of a plate of snack
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Food and Behavior Modification By Gabrielle Finora and the team at LCWNS In our society, food often serves as a powerful motivator, whether it is withheld as a punishment or provided as a reward. This strategy is commonly employed with children to help make challenging and intimidating tasks more appealing, such as visiting the doctor
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Say goodbye to belly bloat with this low FODMAP shrimp scampi recipe. This quick recipe is high in monounsaturated fatty acids & Omega-3s consistent with the Mediterranean diet. Because this recipe is low FODMAP, this dish is easy to digest, gut-friendly, and won’t disrupt sensitive stomachs. Laura created this shrimp scampi recipe for her client
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Exploring the Connection Between Gut Health and Type 2 Diabetes Management by Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES For decades, management of type 2 diabetes has largely been approached through lifestyle changes and medication. New research is pointing to another deeper issue related to the root causes of diabetes: the gut microbiome. The bacteria
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Harnessing Key Phrases for Effective Behavioral Change Download and print this handout below! key phrases handout
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Early Screening for Eating Difficulties in Children: A Critical Step for Development Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES The Prevalence of Feeding and Eating Disorders in Children There is a growing interest in early eating difficulties in children and their impact on growth and development in later years. A number of research studies suggest that
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Coffee and the Gut Microbiome: Brewing Insights into Health Impacts By Gabrielle Finora Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University ’24 Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Unsurprisingly, its effect on the human body is a popular research topic. We all know that drinking coffee can influence our energy levels and sleep cycles. Research
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