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Need a smoothie refresh for the summer? I’ve got one for you:
It’s cold, creamy, and the texture is like a thick milkshake but made with nutritious ingredients that you’ll likely already find in the pantry.
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Regardless of whether you’re a salad lover, avoid leafy greens at all cost, or are somewhere in between those polar spectrums, there are always ways to make them 50% more enjoyable. Here are the only 3 tools you really need to make your next salad top notch:
It’s so simple that it’s almost basic – but also where we start. How many times have you awkwardly tossed your salad in a bowl that’s too small? It’s time for an upgrade, my friend – tossing it in a bigger bowl helps the flavors + ingredients mix better so that your ratio of bites per leafy green vs bites of the fun ingredients aren’t too off.
Freaking game changer. Salads are almost always more enjoyable when they’re properly dressed and chopped. I’m not sure I know of ANYONE who enjoys chewing an entire red bell pepper in one bite. Chopping everything together blends the dressing and flavors seamlessly. Especially important if someone is a borderline salad lover – getting a chopped salad that’s perfectly combined might just be what converts them from the “meh” to the “damn this is good” side.
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Have you spotted the new Quaker Oat Beverage yet? It’s got a smooth texture that makes for a great plant-based swap in any recipe – think smoothies, baked goods, cooked into your oats in the morning, or just on its own!
It’s so much easier now to find plant-based and lactose-free options that fit into your lifestyle, no matter what that looks like. I’m all for more ways to eat oats and oat bran benefits. Quaker’s Oat Beverage is specifically made from oat bran and for every 1 cup serving, you’re getting fiber from the oat bran + chicory root, calcium, and vitamin D.
Studies have shown that 3 grams or more of soluble fiber daily from oat bran, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Oat Beverage has .75 grams of soluble fiber per 8 oz. serving
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It’s not uncommon to see dietitians with a Master’s degree these days, especially with the new graduate degree eligibility standards from the Commision on Dietetic Registration that requires all dietitian registration eligible candidates to have a graduate degree prior to the dietetic internship, effective January 1st, 2024. A master’s degree in nutrition seems logical, but what about a master’s in business administration?
One of my most frequent questions from students is in regards to my dietetics path – mostly because it’s more on the unconventional side and doesn’t fit into a “traditional” RD route where I didn’t immediately go into a clinical job after graduation. While I want to be a resource for you and provide helpful information / guidance to steer some of you in the direction you feel most drawn to, the bottom line will always come back to emphasize this: there’s truly no path that’s a one-size fits all.
However, the beauty of this constantly evolving nutrition/dietetics industry is that there still SO many directions you can take and merge with an area you feel strongly about. You’ve got to trust that you’re able to create a niche that serves an audience who will resonates with you the most. Don’t be afraid to consider the option of being the first to pivot into uncharted territory. Honestly, one of the best advice I’ve ever received/ live by is that if you don’t ask or try, you’ll never know. I’ve learned that everyone has great ideas, but not everyone takes action to execute – and that’s what separates you from being where you are now and where you want to be.
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It seems like everyone is talking about their morning routines lately, and we know that they’re a topic of interest for good reason. There are a handful of science-backed studies that shows a connection between overall mental health, sleep, stress, and how our intentions set in the morning can truly impact the rest of our day.
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And just like that, we’re in the final month of the year! It’s an exciting month, between the rush of the holidays and the anticipation of the new year. It tends to get a little chaotic during this season, so it’s not surprising when some of the more common nutrition concerns I hear now involve maintaining healthy habits during the holidays.
