By Lauren Kline, Bastyr University Dietetic Intern & Edited by Monika Jacobson, RDN In the US, about 30-40% of the food produced goes to waste. It often spoils before consumption or is wasted by consumers [...]
Written by: Natalia Walczak, Student Intern from St. Louis University (soon-to-be-RDN!) I have a huge sweet tooth. Over the past several years I have struggled with my relationship with food and have learned the importance [...]
What you Need to Know Before Raising Backyard Chickens By Katie White, Bastyr Dietetic Intern Backyard chickens are so much fun! They’re generally easy to take care of, and one of the best parts is [...]
By Laura VanderStarre, Washington State University Dietetic Intern The start of the new year is a time for new resolutions. For many of us, some of these resolutions center on health and fitness goals. January [...]
By Natalia Walczak, Nutrition Student Intern St. Louis University (edited by Monika Jacobson, RDN) Paleo, keto, and vegan diets are buzzwords very familiar to most people and especially Registered Dietitians. People are becoming increasingly health [...]
By Ellis Carlson, Student of Exercise Science at Eastern Washington University What is resistance training? Resistance training (a.k.a. strength training) is a type of training that is focused on building muscular strength, endurance and overall [...]
By Taylor Leahy, Bastyr Dietetic Intern and Monika Jacobson, RDN Gingerbread, peppermint, chocolate, spiced nuts... These are all the baking flavors of the season that spark joy to me! Baking is a pastime for many [...]
The holiday season in the beautiful Inland Northwest is a wonderful time of year! Freshly fallen snow, hot cocoa by the fireplace, sledding, skiing at any of the mountains nearby, delicious meals & goodies, and [...]
By Katelynn Houger, WSU Dietetic Intern & Monika Jacobson, RDN The topic of “stress” is relevant now more than ever – and we’re here to talk about the lifestyle strategies than can help combat the [...]
In my opinion, Halloween treats should be enjoyed by everyone, guilt free. I am a firm believer in eating you favorite Halloween candy once a year. Why not? It's your favorite! But there are also [...]
