What is the Role of a Registered Dietitian

April 7, 2016 by simplynutrition

With so much nutrition advice being put out daily, it is important to know if the information you are getting is coming from qualified professionals. Registered dietitian and nutritionist sound similar so does that mean they both have received the same amount of education? The answer to this is no… Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist but not everyone can call themselves a Registered Dietitian. Nutritionist, in most states, are free from government regulation, meaning they do not need to Read more [...]

Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

April 1, 2016 by simplynutrition

In case you missed it, March was National Nutrition Month. But just because March is over, doesn’t mean that we should stop paying attention to our nutrition. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ theme this year was “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” and the purpose was to help individuals use mindful eating techniques. Eating is not just about what we eat, but is also about how, when, why, and where we eat. It is important to take time to appreciate the flavors of the food and enjoy Read more [...]