Eastern Illinois Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

Eastern Illinois Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics #EIAND is an affiliate of @EatRight_IL and provides local networking & continuing professional education.

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Find out what nutrients your body needs (and doesn't need) to help manage stress! 😁🫐🥦
We often are told to manage our stress. Sometimes we feel it is easy to forget that we are under stress.
Here are ways food can impact your stress!💡

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Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is a holiday where we can be more aware about the impact of our behaviors on the environment. One way to make a positive impact is to reduce food waste. Learn more tips and tricks on how to reduce food waste from the FDA!

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Learn about the health benefits of chia seeds🌱
See the an example recipe below on how to make Coconut Chia Pudding🥥🍓🍧👇
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Happy National Walking Day 🚶🚶‍♀️🌳
With warmer weather right around the corner, learn more about the amazing benefits of getting your steps in.

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Let’s make National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day nuttier with these creative recipes that go beyond a simple sandwich!
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What does it mean to go "Beyond the Table"?
Here are just a few examples of how you can implement the theme of National Nutrition Month for every month!🍏🧄🍎🥦🍊

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Happy National Spinach Day! Spinach is an amazing leafy green full of essential nutrients. Learn more about the health benefits of spinach from this article by the Cleveland Clinic!

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Celebrate National Chips and Dip Day by testing out these healthy dip ideas from fellow dietitians!
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Did you know that today, December 19th is National Oatmeal Muffin Day? Here is a delicious AND healthy winter blueberry oatmeal muffin recipe to celebrate! https://t.co/4t3K2tOezV

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Are you getting enough sun exposure for the Vitamin D needs as we are approaching winter?
Check out this website for some Vitamin D food sources!
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Stay hydrated throughout the cold weather!
Learn more about benefits of drinking water and fluid options.

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Happy holidays! Did you know November 23rd is National Eat a Cranberry Day? Enjoy your day with eating or drinking cranberries and learn facts about cranberries!
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November is National Diabetes Month, and Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day.
Follow National Institute of Health and American Diabetes Association for flyers and toolkits. Check out World Diabetes Day for educational posters available in various languages!

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Winter is coming! How can we boost our immune systems before temperatures drop and it's too late? CDC has 6 tips for you: eat well, be physically active, maintain a healthy weight, get enough sleep, quit smoking, & avoid too much alcohol. Learn more below!
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Happy Fall!🍂
Try out this super easy and delicious mini protein pumpkin cheesecake! Each serving has 7g of protein and only takes 30 minutes.#favoritefalldessert
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Happy Friday!
Here is a snapshot of our EIAND membership drive cookie decorating party!🍪🍪
There is still time to join the fun at our next meeting, taking a tour of Triptych Brewery on Oct. 17 @ 5:30 pm!

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Meet the EIAND Board 2023-24!

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Happy Tuesday!
A mid-month reminder that September is Hunger Action Month! Hunger Action Month is where we raise awareness about food insecurity and hunger in America.
Check out Feeding America to see 7 ways YOU can help during Hunger Action Month!
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Happy Friday, everyone! Meet the new dietetic intern, Danielle Davis! Also, mark your calendars for our cookie decorating membership drive on September 26th @ 5:30 pm in Bevier Commons. We hope to see you there!

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Food uniquely allows us to appreciate other cultures. Try facilitating this appreciation over the holidays by expanding meal spreads. Think: Bibingka for breakfast (Philippines) or Latkes for dinner (Israel)! Also tune into region-specific holiday music to match the flavors!