Nutrition Through The Ages: Adolescence
Adolescence is a transitional period. It marks the move into adulthood with intense physical and psychological change. Known for its...
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Raevyn Xavier, M.S. Nutritional Sciences
Jul 4, 202216 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: Special Edition: Child-Directed Food Marketing
This post is a little different than others shared so far in the Nutrition Through The Ages series. Raevyn Xavier was kind enough to...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jun 12, 20221 min read
The Hungry Intern Cookbook
It's been about a year since I finished my dietetic internship and passed my exam, officially becoming a Registered Dietitian...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Jun 5, 202210 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: School-Age Children
School-age children have a less intense growth rate when compared to infants and toddlers; however, their growth is consistent which...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
May 22, 20222 min read
Meet Me - Jicama!
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person buying jicama from our local grocery. I think they just look and feel a little too different...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
May 15, 20229 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: Toddlers
Toddlers expend an incredible amount of energy fueling their increased levels of activity as they develop new skills and investigate the...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Apr 24, 20229 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: Infancy
As we know, the demand for specific nutrients adjusts throughout our lives. We've already discussed how pregnancy is a time when...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Meet Me - Artichoke!
Artichokes can seem a little intimidating; but, just like the pomegranate once you're inside, it's totally worth it (even if it's a bit...
Jill Coscarelli RDN, IBCLC
Apr 10, 20228 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages - Special Edition: Lactation
Just like all other mammals, humans are born biologically adapted to species specific milk as a complete source of nutrition. The act of...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Apr 3, 20225 min read
Merging Mental Health With Technology
Technology has altered how we interact with the world around us; and while it's obviously not all bad, it is clear that there are some...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Mar 29, 20227 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: Pregnancy
The demand for certain nutrients increases and decreases with age, health status, and activity levels. Additionally, there are...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Mar 13, 20225 min read
Nutrition Through The Ages: Introduction
Throughout our lives the demand for certain nutrients can increase or decrease. This fluctuation is dependent upon our age, our health...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Mar 6, 20221 min read
Spring Cleaning
Sometimes there's just not enough weekend hours to accomplish everything I want (and need) to do. My neighborhood held a plant exchange,...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Indoor Garden Love: Smoothies & Lettuce Wraps
Gardening can be intimidating and in some areas, like here in Arizona, there is a serious learning curve to maintaining a fruitful...
D. A. Anderson M.Ed., RDN
Feb 20, 20222 min read
Meet Me - Passion Fruit!
When I tasted this passion fruit, I was instantly reminded of flights between islands on Hawaiian Airlines. They serve little juice cups...
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