I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, but I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and the beginning of the new year. Speaking of the new year, how are your resolutions coming along? Already given up? I know it’s tempting to make lofty…
December can be an exciting month — a break from school, time with friends and family, and holiday celebrations. As a dietitian, I know that the holidays can bring extra joy, but also extra challenges for teens and others who worry about their weight. So,…
If you happen to live in the Northeast part of the US, this blog entry might hit home. The atmosphere in Boston on Monday morning was a bit peculiar: lots of bright yellow ponchos, wind, a misty rain, and a quiet busyness as people made…
In class a couple of weeks ago, we were talking about why certain public health initiatives fail. It was interesting, because before we actually discussed the topic in any great detail, my professor sent us on a mini field trip. He told half of the…
I asked my roommate what advice she’d give to people new to a dining hall in college, and her reply was: “Don’t eat pizza and ice cream, or drink soda every day!” Let’s face it, if you have a meal plan, it’s hard to resist…
Hello again! I hope everyone has had a pleasant start to the school year. I recently started to think back on my lunches when I was in high school, which wasn’t too long ago. I usually brown-bagged my lunches, which consisted primarily of sandwiches, yogurt, and a…
Hello! I would like to introduce myself as a new contributor to this writing space! My name is Abigail, and I’ve recently arrived in Boston after living and working for a time in Upstate New York (where I’m from). Although I’m technically a ‘Registered Dietitian’,…
My supervisor heard that McDonald’s announced that they (and other fast food chains) must now include calorie labels on all of their menu items as part of the Affordable Care Act provision. Without telling us, she decided to conduct a mini-research study and sent me…
Hi again everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying the last couple weeks of summer! This is the perfect time to take advantage of your local farmers’ markets. September is a great harvest month in the northeast for some of my favorite fruits and veggies: blueberries,…
Hi there everyone! My name is Caitlin, and I’m a chef and a nutritionist (dietitian). I was also a youth advisor at the Center for Young Women’s Health from 2004 to 2006. Since leaving the Center, I attended Johnson & Wales University and earned my…