By Shelby Santin, Dietetic Student Intern Recently, as our population continues to grow food sustainability has become a hot topic. One aspect of food sustainability is agriculture practices that keep the environment healthy. Many industrial agriculture practices currently hurt the environment. As consumers, one simple way that we can keep our food system sustainable is gardening! Gardening may seem like…read more →
By: Haley Stein: RBA Nutrition Student A common question that vegetarians are asked is, “but where do you get your protein ?!” Meat, poultry, and seafood are all great sources of protein, but there are other ways that all types of vegetarians can still get their daily-recommended value. Two of the most well known types of vegetarians are vegans and…read more →
By: Emily Menge, Dietetic Student Intern One of my favorite summer activities is to go to a local farmer’s market and buy fresh, local fruit. There are so many fruits in season during the summer such as blackberries, blueberries, cherries, grapefruit, peaches, strawberries, watermelon, and many more. Going to a local farmer’s market is a great way to support local…read more →
For people struggling with eating disorders, food is a challenge on a day-to-day basis, and it is even more of a challenge on food-focused holidays. Here are my favorite tips: 1. Plan ahead for the entire season. Think of a family member or friend that you can call when you are feeling stressed or if self-destructive emotions arise during the holidays….read more →
By: Amy Bortnick Many of us know it is important to drink water. We have been told this since we were young to drink eight glasses of water a day and know firsthand how vital water is because we have experienced intense sporting events, hot days, and even alcohol hangovers that make the body’s demand for water oh so evident….read more →
By Shelby Santin: RBA Nutrition Intern Protein is an important nutrient for both endurance and strength athletes. Recently, I have noticed a common belief among my friends that more protein equals more muscle. It is true that protein helps build and repair muscle, however, your body can only use a certain amount of protein. Protein does not get stored in…read more →
By Shelby Santin, Dietetics Student Intern I am a Senior Dietetics major at the University of Maryland. The more I learn about the field of nutrition the more excited and passionate I become for my chosen career path. I can’t wait to become a Registered Dietitian (RD)! After the past three years of studying and working with Registered Dietitians I…read more →
By Alex Raymond, Dietetic Student Intern The saying “you are what you eat” does in fact hold a lot of truth. Quality nutrition is so important for active individuals, but why? How can nutrition actually increase your performance? Calories Consuming the right amount of calories is essential for those of us who are extremely active. We need the extra energy…read more →
By Shelby Santin and Alex Raymond We finally live in apartments on campus and can cook dinner with each other. Our two friends, Steph and Katie, came over the other night, and we decided to cook a healthy dinner that involved spaghetti squash as the main ingredient. So we went to the supermarket and decided to spontaneously purchase an assortment…read more →
By: Dawn Frick: RBA Nutrition Intern I really liked Kathy Kendall the minute I met her – she’s incredibly kind, warm, and understanding, and all of these qualities come across immediately. But I had no idea just how talented and helpful she is as an Registered Dietitian (RD) until I had the amazing opportunity to shadow her during a session…read more →