Sustainable Eating

🌎 In honor of #EarthDay today, check out these tips from a registered dietitian to incorporate sustainable eating into your everyday life!

🌱What are a few things you do to eat sustainably?

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How Clean Is Your Refrigerator? Do you know what's lurking in your refrigerator? Check out these simple cleaning tips to keep your fridge and food safe.

🧽 Keep your food safe by ensuring the refrigerator is clean of any spills, mold or bacteria!

Follow these simple steps during your spring cleaning. 🌷

#eatright #FoodSafety

30-Minute Workouts for Any Schedule Who isn't in a time crunch these days? Even with the best intentions, it's easy to fall off the workout wagon. Yet, the beneficial effects of exercise are undeniable.

🤸 Many people often struggle to find the time to incorporate exercise into their busy schedules, but it can be done!

🚶Check out these helpful tips during #MoveMoreMonth.

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Tips for First-Time Gardeners Gardening is a great way to get physical activity, fresh air and sunshine, plus, a fun way to connect with nature and destress. Some studies have shown that people who garden tend to eat more fruits and vegetables than those who don't garden, too.

🌱 Celebrate #NationalGardenMonth by learning how to garden, as well as the benefits of gardening!

🍅 These tips will encourage you ─ and your family ─ to get outside and have some fun planting your favorite fruits and veggies!

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Make a Fresh Start with Spring Foods Spring is a great time to hit the reset button and reintroduce some fresh foods into your kids' diet after a long winter. Get into the swing of spring with these four seasonal favorites.

🥬 This time of year offers an abundance of delicious fresh produce, including spinach, strawberries, beets and asparagus!

🍓 A registered dietitian shares some easy ways to add these fruits & vegetables to your family's meals.

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Potassium, Phosphorus, and Chronic Kidney Disease: How Much Can You Have? Learn how to manage potassium and phosphorus levels with chronic kidney disease (CKD) through expert dietary advice, smart food swaps, and more.

Do you or someone you know have chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Jamie Mok shares her insights on CKD and potassium & phosphorus consumption.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder that affects the large and small intestines. Though no specific cause is known, several factors may contribute to IBS.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic or reoccurring series of gastrointestinal symptoms that often cause distress for those who have it.

Learn how IBS can be managed with good nutrition and an overall healthy lifestyle from a register dietitian during #IBSawareness Month!

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All About Bananas A beloved fruit by many, bananas are easy to digest and provide a bevy of beneficial nutrients, especially for digestive health and sports performance and recovery.

🍌 It's #NationalBananaDay! 🍌

🎊 Celebrate by learning all about bananas, the much-loved and easy-to-digest fruit that provides a bevy of beneficial nutrients! 😋

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Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know During Pregnancy Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Nutrition plays an important role for individuals with this condition.

🤰DYK that African American women have a higher chance of getting gestational diabetes?

During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, learn about risk factors, screening and management from a registered dietitian.

#eatright #BMHW26

Food Storage Safety Tips for the Cupboard When stored properly, some foods can remain safe and keep their quality for an extended period of time. Learn how to properly store foods in the cupboard with these tips.

🫙 When it comes to safely storing food, it's important to know how to store your food, how long it can be stored and at what temperature.

As you spring clean, follow these helpful tips so you and your loved ones can avoid the risk of getting sick from improperly stored food!

#eatright #FoodSafety

Navigating Weight Loss with Obesity Medications Obesity medications — commonly known as GLP-1s and GIPs — have become increasingly common in recent years. However, there a variety of factors to consider before taking them.

Curious about obesity medications, commonly known as GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists)? 🤔

Find out who's eligible, what side effects are common, and why working with a registered dietitian nutritionist is important for long-term success.

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How to Fight Lead Exposure with Nutrition Although exposure to lead in the United States may have decreased in recent decades, many people are still affected. Fortunately, eating nutritious foods may help reduce the absorption of lead by the body.

Although exposure to lead in the U.S. may have decreased, it's still a concern.

During #NationalPublicHealthWeek, learn how to minimize exposure to lead in your home & use these tips to decrease lead absorption through a nutritious, balanced eating plan from a registered dietitian.

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Spring into Action Spring is here. In addition to all of the wonderful fruits and vegetables available, warmer weather gives us the chance to get out of the house and enjoy the benefits of physical activity.

🌞 What's your favorite outdoor activity?

🚶 Check out a few ideas to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and longer days this spring!

#eatright #MoveMoreMonth

Are Plant-Based Milks Right for Me? Plant-based milks are dairy-free alternatives to cow's milk. Each type of plant-based milk has a unique flavor and varies in the nutrients it provides.

🌱 Get the scoop on plant-based milks!

🥛 A registered dietitian breaks down the differences and helps you pick the best option for your nutrition needs.

#eatright #NationalSoyFoodsMonth

Understanding Seed Oils Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of certain plants. And while research suggests that a diet including seed oils is healthful, these oils have been blamed for conditions such as eczema, weight gain and inflammation. So, are these oils actually bad for your health?

🧪 While research suggests that a diet including seed oils is healthful, these oils have been blamed for conditions such as eczema, weight gain and inflammation.

🤔 So, are these oils actually bad for you?

✅ Get the facts from a registered dietitian on #WorldHealthDay! #StandWithScience

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🌍 Today is the @who.int #WorldHealthDay, and this year's theme is "Together for health. #StandWithScience.”

✅ Learn more about 2 of #eatright's campaigns, #NutritionFactCheck (eatrightpro.org/nutritionfactcheck) and #ASeatatEveryTable (eatright.org/everytable), that directly support this theme.

National Minority Health Month People who identify as racial or ethnic minorities in the United States experience an increased risk for chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, in comparison to white Am...

DYK? People who identify as racial or ethnic minorities in the U.S. experience an increased risk for chronic health conditions in comparison to white Americans.

Learn more during #NationalMinorityHealthMonth. #eatright #nutrition

Start a Container Garden with Your Family If you want to eat local, know where your food is coming from, save money and reap healthy rewards, start a home garden! There's a harvest of benefits when you involve kids in the process, too.

🌱 Does the space you have available at home limit your ability to garden?

🍅 Container gardening is a great way to connect you and your family to the food you all enjoy!

In honor of #NationalGardenMonth, use these strategies to get started.

#eatright #nutrition

6 Healthful Eating Tips to Consider During Passover The Jewish religious holiday of Passover often brings with it bigger meals, later mealtimes, sweet treats, socialized eating with loved ones and less physical activity. But there are ways to stay healthy during Passover.

If you celebrate Passover, use these helpful tips from a registered dietitian to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation, aim for balance and stay active throughout the holiday!

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Bunny Bread (aka Carrot Bread) Recipe The whole family will hop right up to sample this healthy treat.

🐰 Looking for a new recipe for Easter brunch?

🥕 Try this tasty "bunny bread," aka carrot bread, made with half whole-wheat flour! 😋

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Fiber’s Big Glow-Up From gut health to longevity, fiber may be the most underrated nutrient on your plate. Here’s why experts say it deserves the spotlight.

Registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Theresa Gentile was featured in this Eating Well article sharing her insights on fiber and its glow-up!

#RDNintheNews #eatright #fibermaxxing

Nutrition for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental and neurological condition that is estimated to affect one in 31 children in the United States and can impact nutrition and health status.

For a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, eating habits and food choices can be affected, leading to health concerns.

Learn more about autism and how to ensure that your child gets the nutrients they need. 👦

#eatright #WorldAutismAwarenessDay

Celebrating Seder Amid the biblical food restrictions, notable foods are required during the Passover Seder. Strategically placed on the table or on the “Seder plate,” these foods have symbolic meaning, which help members of the Seder relive the story of the Exodus.

The Passover Seder table tells a story through food.

Each element placed on the "Seder plate" carries deep symbolic meaning—from the bitter herbs to the charoset.

Learn more today in honor of the beginning of the first Seder tonight.

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🍎 We're wrapping up #NationalNutritionMonth today with a reminder that when you join forces with RDNs and NDTRs, you receive personalized nutrition guidance that's evidence-based and tailored to your unique needs!

📍 Find a nutrition expert today: sm.eatright.org/findRD

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How to Approach Sex-Specific Nutrition Recommendations for Transgender People Transgender people may want to adopt a healthy eating routine to support their well-being, or follow a heart-healthy diet to improve heart health. However, several questions may arise when delving into healthy eating guidelines.

For transgender individuals, questions may arise when delving into healthy eating guidelines.

🏳️‍⚧️ On #TransDayOfVisibility, learn more @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD, RD, LD, and how a registered dietitian nutritionist can help.

#eatright #NationalNutritionMonth

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✨ We're rounding out our last #eatright spokesperson spotlight during #NationalNutritionMonth with registered dietitian nutritionist Melissa Mroz-Planells! 🤗

🙏 Thank you to Melissa and all our spokespeople for sharing their stories with us throughout the month! 🫶

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Salt: How Much Is Too Much? When you have CKD, your kidneys cannot filter sodium effectively, potentially leading to complications. Learn how much sodium you can still have in your diet.

“Use herbs, spices, citrus, and vinegar for flavor instead of relying on added salt or high-sodium condiments."

Get more alternative sodium tips from registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Melissa Mroz-Planells.

#RDNintheNews #eatright #NationalNutritionMonth

People Are Eating Excessive Amounts Of Carrots For … What Now? Dermatologists have some thoughts, and some of their answers were surprising.

🥕 Can eating carrots give you a tan? 😲

Registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Julie Stefanski shares her insights in this @huffpost.com article!

#RDNintheNews #eatright #carrotmaxxing

The image features a speech bubble with a personal story about choosing a nutrition career after a family experience with diabetes. The background shows colorful comic-style elements. At the bottom, there's a "Discover the Power of Nutrition" logo, part of a campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

💕 Thank you to Academy spokesperson Grace Derocha, MBA, RD, CDCES, for sharing your story with us, and why you were inspired to be a dietitian. 🫶

Learn more about Grace during #NationalNutritionMonth: sm.eatright.org/GraceDerocha

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Navigating Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors, Screening and Lifestyle Tips Any cancer that starts in the colon or rectum is considered colorectal cancer -- which is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., based on 2025 estimates. Colorectal cancer is more common in men than women, and most diagnoses occur...

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.

During #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, learn how to identify symptoms and find out what you can do to reduce your risk. 💙

#eatright #NationalNutritionMonth