Monica Smith

"When brands label their candy, soda, and other snacks 'guilt-free,' it’s just another way to create shame around eating." Labeling food "guilt-free" is harmful. People should not focus on what is "guilt-free" and focus more on foods that satisfy and benefit them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

I will incorporate nutrition into my practice by educating my patients on proper nutrition for their health issues. Some patients should follow specific diets because of their conditions & teaching them what foods benefit them more will hopefully cause them to eat better @beh353.bsky.social #beh353

Hi Jillian, this is a great idea! What we eat and drink is super important to dental hygiene and can cause a lot of damage if we are not eating the correct foods. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

During finals week, I try to look for easy foods to prepare, which causes me to reach for the ramen and mac and cheese. This final season, I'm going to try to meal prep healthy foods that will fill me up & give me energy that I can just quickly pop in the microwave. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

"Cortisol can increase appetite and cravings for quick energy: hello, carbs and sugar" I definitely notice myself craving carbs and unhealthy foods when I am stressed. After reading I know what foods I should be reaching for instead. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Hi Lindsey, this is a great strategy to keep your energy up during finals. I have recently started to add cottage cheese to meals and love the extra protein it gives me. I will definitely try to mix it with my eggs in the morning. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

"Researchers found that drinks sweetened with the non-caloric sweetener sucralose significantly increased blood flow to the hunger center of the brain." Choosing Splenda may not be the healthier choice because it makes you more hungry which could cause you to eat more. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353

Hi Jasmine, this is a really great article to recommend to parents. The CDC is an extremely credible source and its an easy read. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Nutrition and Child Development | Nutrition for Child Development Learn about ten ways to provide good nutrition for child development and some frequently asked questions about child nutrition.

I would offer this article to my patients because it provides an easy to read list with explanations for why each food group is important, as well as a FAQ section. This article includes important habits for eating as well. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
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Tom's story shows how diets can be hard to follow because there are always temptations that will cause you to go off the diet. Being kind as a provider is extremely important to make the patient feel comfortable. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Kidness really is key. Kindness allows your patients to feel comfortable and be able to get the proper treatment they need. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

This is unfortunately a very common misconception. A lot of people avoid these foods that have a lot of health benefits. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

One of the biggest points that stuck with me this week was that childhood obesity is directly linked to poverty. Since I am going into the medical field, I can research ways to help make healthy eating more affordable and accessible. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

This is a really good info graphic because I am always craving something sweet after I eat a meal and now I can figure out the root cause of it. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Hi Linh I completely agree with you. Fat shaming is not helpful at all and can actually lead to more destructive behaviors like binge eating. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

This is very informative, especially having to cook food for myself now. Learning how to handle meat and poultry properly and not get my roommates sick is good to know. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

I agree with this! It is so frustrating trying to eat healthy and stay in budget. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

An unhealthy diet of friends is a barrier Im faced with. My friends come over they doordash fast food. It's very hard to say no and sometimes I cave. I try my best to stick to a healthy whole-food diet but its hard when Im constantly surrounded by takeout and fried food. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

"Elimination diets are used in medicine to figure out which foods people are having adverse reactions to." Extreme diets are a form of elimination diets which helps people feel better by cutting out certain foods. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353

This is a very cool article and informative because I have chia seeds almost every morning in my yogurt bowls. Good to know I'm getting a lot of nutrients daily.

The Pros & Cons of Vitamin Supplements | Livestrong.com Over half of Americans take some type of supplement each day, with multivitamin supplements being one of the more popular choices, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

This article is very informative because over half of Americans take some kind of daily supplement. It also breaks down who will benefit the most from supplements and who should avoid them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
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"Tea drinkers were also less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke" This is interesting to me because I have recently made the switch from drinking coffee to drinking tea. Knowing that it will help me live longer solidified my decision. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Awesome resource, I came across this article too while I was looking. Balanced nutrition is really the key to a healthy life. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Benefits of eating healthy: Heart health, better mood, and more A healthy diet has many benefits, including a reduced risk of various diseases and health conditions, improved mood, and better memory. Learn more here.

This article breaks down healthy eating into easy-to-read categories with what foods to eat and how they affect you. They also have a quick tips and summary section if the reader wants to make it even easier for themselves. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
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"The BMI does not account for muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health."

This is very interesting because I work in healthcare and see a lot of patients with BMI that would consider them overweight, but they are not. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

I have heard about this diet before, but never knew what FODMAP stood for. This is a super interesting diet that I'm sure has a lot of beneficial properties. Do you know if this diet helps with any diseases or health issues? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

A ketogenic or "keto" diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet. It has benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. During the diet you replace carbs with fat and it causes your body to go into a metabolic state called ketosis. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

I tend to make a lot of pasta salads for lunches so I don't have to worry about heating them up. I have recently made a chicken Caesar pasta salad and a Mexican street corn pasta salad. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

Hi Jasmine, I normally will add chia seeds and walnuts toy my morning yogurt bowls, as well as dark chocolate and blueberries. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social

This is good to know because I have chai seeds and dark chocolate in my yogurt bowl every morning. I also always have an orange in my lunch because it is my favorite fruit. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social