Eat Right Chicago

Chicago Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

[U.S. News Health @USNewsHealth]

From orange slices to artichoke hearts to seaweed, these salad ingredients can brighten up your summer. https://t.co/mYjSqNPMKl

[Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics @EatRight_IL]

May 25th was #SeniorHealthandFitnessDay ! 
Ages 65+ should do 150 min of mod-intensity #aerobic activity or 75 min of vigorous-intensity activity per week to decrease mortality & risk of disease & improve body composition & increase the ability to complete tasks of daily living!

[Dietitians Australia @dietitiansaus]

With today being International #NoDietDay we’ve got #AdvAPD @FionaWiller on today’s episode of our #ImADietitian podcast. @TaraDiversi chats to Fiona about her career and passion for adopting weight neutral lifestyle approaches as a non-diet #dietitian. https://t.co/lGZsLYIVnz

[thenutritiontea @thenutritiontea]

Today is a great day to remind you that your cultural foods and dishes are more than OK to eat and enjoy. They aren’t unworthy and are meant to be part of your identity. More importantly, you don’t have to save them for special events or holidays and healthify or Westernize them.

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

Two recent blog posts are a part of our blog contest! View the posts here: https://t.co/R28c7NAETU https://t.co/kX8L5wYA3E

[National WIC Association @NatWICAssoc]

"WIC’s proven health outcomes are significant in reducing overall healthcare expenditures and returning an investment on federal taxpayer dollars." --Colorado WIC Director, Heidi Hoffman #childnutrition @SenateAgDems @SenStabenow

[thenutritiontea @thenutritiontea]

We don’t have to label and name the way we eat. If you figure out a way that works, and it’s not restrictive and allows a sense of mental freedom, that’s okay. It doesn’t have to have a name. This includes intuitive eating. The name might be why it’s hard for some to grasp. 1/3

[Thrillist @Thrillist]

Check the freezer. https://t.co/bOwcdgaqUq

[Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics @EatRight_IL]

Illinois Academy members,
HB3585- the Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Practice Act needs your support. Please take 5 minutes to submit a witness slip. Refer to this video for help.

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

Check out our latest blog post on how to use lighting in food photography! https://t.co/2EMy8OfGSi

[Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics @EatRight_IL]

Happy #NationalCerealDay!

Some ways to maximize the nutritional benefits of cereal: Choose whole grain options, aim for 3-5 g of fiber, limit added sugars to less than 6 g, and enjoy with milk or soy alternatives to increase protein and calcium!

#eatrightIL #healthychoices

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

CAND Members: Join us for a virtual cheese tasting Tuesday, March 16th at 7 PM! The cheese board will need to be picked up from Beautiful Rind in Logan Square the day of or the day before the event. Hope to see you there!
https://t.co/2QuLHG3jD6

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

There are still a few spots left for our virtual meeting tomorrow at 6 PM! The educational session is "Physical Activity Recommendations for Patients during Cancer Treatment" presented by Hannah Manella, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, ACSM-CEP, CET. Sign up here: https://t.co/tRkwRMxWS6

[Dra. Virginia Tijerina Walls @VirginaTijerina]

High levels of toxic heavy metals found in some baby food: U.S. report https://t.co/xZlDm0f6ZO

[Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics @EatRight_IL]

Feb 8-12 is #feedingtubeawarenessweek!! Not everyone can meet their nutritional needs by mouth. Enteral nutrition can help! This can be temporary or permanent and may be their sole source of nutrition or supplementary with oral intake. #FedIsBest.

[Sharon Palmer, RDN @SharonPalmerRD]

Learn all about the benefits of #mushrooms with these tips @suntimes https://t.co/4s5RRO0lKS

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

February is National Cancer Prevention Month! Check out our latest blog post on how to reduce cancer risk through lifestyle changes: https://t.co/yMv7TFFyrG

[Eat Right Chicago @EatRightChicago]

The Eastern Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is hosting a webinar this Thursday at 6 PM CST on the unique topic of human milk banking. Registration is free and the webinar is worth 1 CPE! Sign up here: https://t.co/sv4Wc5NhI2

[Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD @MichelleCardel]

Moving beyond weight & cardiovascular risk.

A study of >200K adults followed for up to 32 years demonstrated that independent of weight, having a high-quality diet is associated with lower heart disease risk & stroke compared to having low diet quality.
https://t.co/onN7ra6NHu