Contrary to what many people believe, protein is found in many plant-based foods! Being a mostly vegetarian myself, (although I do eat many types of fish), I rely on many types of plant-based foods to get my daily intake of protein. First off, my “go-to” protein source is beans. Beans really are the “magical” source of protein. They are not…read more →
By: Chelsea Davidson By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about just how good for you plain non-fat Greek yogurt can be. It’s high in protein and calcium, low in sugar (no added sugars either), has no fat, and it’s a very versatile food. Greek yogurt has been a staple in my diet for the past few years. I eat it for…read more →
By: Sara Emden Fourth of July (my favorite holiday) is right around the corner! Nothing says “4th of July”, more than a BBQ. Before attending a BBQ, I typically search the Internet for recipes that are both healthy and “patriotic”. While looking up recipes this year, I came across a few for red, white and blue “fruit kabobs”. These recipes…read more →
By: Amy Bortnick This year I had the amazing opportunity to attend the SCAN (sports and cardiovascular nutrition) conference . One of the most stimulating presentations was The Inactivity Physiology Revolution: The Story behind the New Physical Activity Recommendations by Marc Hamilton, PhD. During his presentation Dr. Hamilton proposed the theory that the amount of time we spend each day…read more →
By Elizabeth Haaser I recently came across an old handout on our office computer’s desktop. It’s entitled “Normal Eating,” and it is taken from Ellyn Satter, a longtime authority on positive eating. As I read over the short paragraph, I was stunned by the fact that something so simple can often escape my mind; there is no one definition for…read more →
By: Sara Emden One of the greatest things about working at Rebecca Bitzer and Associates is the camaraderie amongst the fellow student interns! Last Thursday, we had an end of the school year dinner celebration at Great Sage, located in Clarksville, Maryland. The dinner was in celebration of the student interns past year’s accomplishments at RBA. In addition, we were…read more →
Someday Melissa: The story of an eating disorder, loss, and hope. Please join us in viewing this moving story documenting Melissa’s life journey with bulimia in a film created by her mother, Judy Arvin. Melissa was a young girl whose life was uprooted by an eating disorder and tragically ended at just19 years old. After reading Melissa’s journal after she…read more →
By Elizabeth Haaser Think of all the support a professional athlete has. There’s the personal trainer for getting him strong, the physical trainer for when he’s less so, the financial planner to help manage his money, and of course the Dietitian who plans his meals. All of these roles are clearly defined in the sports world, but what about in…read more →
Since I was little I knew I wanted to work in the medical field. My mom was an ER nurse for many years and I thought I would be a nurse when I grew up, just like her. But then somewhere along the line (probably when we started dissecting things in middle school) I figured out just how much I…read more →
By Amy Bortnick Strawberries are hands down my favorite fruit! So it’s no surprise that June, the prime Strawberry picking month, is my favorite month. Every June sometimes more than once a month I go strawberry picking at Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, Maryland. I always come home with at least 3 buckets filled with the sweetest, juiciest strawberries around. The…read more →