You have most likely heard of the terms, "dietitian" or "nutritionist" but what really do they do? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics defines registered dietitian as a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements to qualify for the RD credential. They are highly educated in the field of [...]

You’re probably aware that common seeds such as sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds offer health benefits. Seeds are a good source of plant-based omega-3s and minerals like magnesium and zinc as well as cell-protective antioxidants. These seeds are so nutritious that they’re sometimes referred to as “super seeds.” Flaxseed, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are [...]

A clinical dietitian's main role is to design nutrition programs to improve or maintain the health of patients. These programs may be short-term or long-term, depending on the patient. A short-term example could be to ensure that proper nutrition is delivered to an accident victim until full healing has occurred. Or they may be long-term [...]

As mentioned in another question,"What are the best immune support vitamins?", vitamin C was listed as the first. We all hear how essential vitamin C is for our health but what are the added benefits with zinc? Vitamin C and zinc play important roles in providing adequate nutrition and immune defense. It’s used as a dietary [...]

Eating nourishing foods rich in certain vitamins can help your immune system fight off illness. The top three best vitamins Vitamin C- Daily intake of vitamin C is essential for good health because your body doesn’t produce or store it.  You can find vitamin C in oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and [...]

Medical Nutrition Therapy,(MNT), is an evidence-based medical approach to treating certain chronic conditions through the use of a nutrition plan. MNT can be defined as “a nutrition diagnosis as well as therapeutic and counseling services to help manage diabetes.” It is a key component of diabetes education and management. The nutrition plan created is ordered and approved [...]