Alexys Fonseca

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

Nutrition isn’t just about looking better, it’s about fueling your body. Not only will I be able to take this information to my patients as a HCP, but I will use it in my everyday life as well. BEH 353 opened my eyes to the importance of what I put into my body! 🥕@beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@EmmaDArpinoRD thank you so much for your input this week! I love how you talked about the actual expense of fresh produce. Throughout this course i’ve realized that frozen fruits are just as nutritious as fresh fruits! i’ve always thought frozen = less nutritious @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

This article is a great tool for parents! It is by the mayo clinic and peer reviewed. It is easy to read and very organized with simple wording for clear understanding. It breaks down a simple heathy diet for children.👨‍👩‍👦https://t.co/Cg5d1Heg6z @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

just made one of these and let me tell you 10/10🥰

[Ellie Krieger @Ellie_Krieger]

This milkshake-like 3 ingredient PB & #banana smoothie is nourishing & perfectly sweet thanks to the very ripe frozen banana blended into it —no added sugar needed. https://t.co/w7InsAKT7a #smoothie #peanutbutter #protein #breakfast #quickbreakfast #easyrecipe

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

Patients should not be misjudged by their weight. As healthcare providers we need to help them get healthy and maintain healthy eating habits and treat overweight people the same way we would treat other patients. @beh353 #beh353👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏾👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏿🤍

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@Kayliefryer_ @beh353 Avoiding bias is extremely important. All patients should be cared for in the best way possible no matter what!!

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

It bothers me that these unhealthy foods are so much cheaper. I just went grocery shopping last week and my total was over $100 just for meats and produce alone! things need to change!

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

A fact that stuck with me is the link between child between childhood obesity and poverty. unhealthy foods are cheaper than healthier foods. For ex. if you walked into a gas station a soda and a bag of chips totals roughly $3, a fruit and a water is closer to $5. #beh353 @beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

A barrier that I can relate to is an “unhealthy diet of friends and family”. When I am eating healthy I sometimes envy the tasty high calorie snacks my friends are eating. Like when i’m having carrots and they eat chips sometimes I want the chips instead. @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

I’ve never realized that the wax on fruit can actually be considered a “good thing”. It’s amazing how this wax can be beneficial to the longevity of the fruit!🍎🍏

[Farm Babe @thefarmbabe]

All fruit has a naturally occuring wax layer on the outer surface, making it water repellent. However, sometimes processing can cause a loss of this wax.

So we add our own! This decreases moisture loss, delays decaying, improves the physical appearance, and prevents scarring.

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@NutritionByJers @beh353 that’s amazing! I take a similar supplement and my skin is so much brighter!

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

Look at this nutrition label of a “debloating” supplement. It is said to equal eating 30 fruits and vegetables in one serving. I realized that this supplement could be voided from my diet if I just ate fruits and vegetables more. #beh353
@beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@beh353 @DemetriAlexis “Healthy” refers to a type of food that is nutrient dense. Something low in sodium and saturated fats and low in added sugars.

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

This is a nature valley granola bar. I am shocked to see how much sodium is in a “sweet” snack! These bars are higher in fat than protein which surprises me since it is supposed to be a “healthy snack” @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

Everyone thinks that “plant based” is always healthier but in fact it can be even more “fattening” or less nutritious than regular milk/cream. I would definitely share this article with a patient who believes that plant based is “healthier” than a normal diet. @beh353 #beh353

[Dr. David L. Katz @DrDavidKatz]

FDA releases draft guidance on how plant-based milk items should be labeled | CNN https://t.co/9yYTB9koDY

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@Kayliefryer_ @beh353 this is a great read to understand how important nutrition really is. It effects our minds and bodies!

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

I am shocked to hear this! Daily fruits and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy diet! @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

@ryleybeh353 @beh353 Wow! I saw your post and I ran to my pantry to check out one of my boxes of protein and I realized mine had the same ingredient! It’s so insane how “healthy” foods can actually cause harm.

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

A favorite breakfast food of mine is scrambled eggs mixed with spinach. To cook each I use some butter and a few seasonings with salt. To make this meal more “nutrient dense” I could limit the salt addition and use something other than butter or nothing at all. @beh353 #beh353

[Alexys Fonseca @PAalexysf]

it’s so crazy thinking about how many things the united states regulates that other countries do not. We need to do better and realize what is actually going into ur bodies! @beh353 #beh353

[Dr. David L. Katz @DrDavidKatz]

Why Is American Food So Unhealthy? https://t.co/midqTwm5gG