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NUTRITIONAL TIP OF THE DAY

5 Tips for Sustainable Eating

Whether you’re planning a meal, grocery shopping or dining out, have you ever thought about how your food choices impact the environment? We can have a positive impact on our environment by simply asking simple questions such as, where does my food come from? Is it organic and/or local? How was it grown or raised? How much energy went into producing it? How was it transported? How far did it travel to reach my plate? In other words, is it sustainable?

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Leslie Rosen, MA, RDN, CDN

The year was 1979, exactly forty years ago I graduated college with a degree in English. There were no jobs that perked my interest, so taking the summer off to travel and think about life seemed like a sensible idea. A close friend said, “Hey Les, you love food why don’t you become a Dietitian.” Dietitian, I replied, “I never thought of that as a career.” Two years later, I graduated from New York University with a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

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The best safety measure is Prevention

Kitchen staff should be regularly In-Serviced on safety.  A good kitchen safety program equals safe employees, happy customers and lower insurance costs.

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Kim Bunn-Minsky, RDN

SPILLING THE TEA ON CAFFEINE

Caffeine is a bioactive substance found in many of the beverages people consume each day. It is generally regarded as a healthy addition to a balanced diet, but as with anything, moderation is key. Most prominently found in coffee, tea, and soda, caffeine varies in amount from one beverage to another. A standard 8oz cup of brewed coffee yields approximately 75-175mg of caffeine, 8oz of brewed tea provides 30-80mg, and a 12oz soda yields 30-35mg.

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Mallory Drake and Chandler Bianco, LIU Post Dietetic Interns

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LENTIL SOUP

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Lauren Glucina

PANCIT BIHON

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Mina Grace Aquino

OATMEAL PANCAKES

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Caren Franklin

IS GLUTEN FREE RIGHT FOR ME?

Ask yourself this question, do I have celiac disease or gluten intolerance? If the answer is no, why are you pursuing a gluten free diet? Gluten is a protein found naturally in many cereal grains. Gluten can be found in three main sources: wheat, rye and barley. Common products containing wheat are breads, baked goods, soups, pasta, cereals, sauces, salad dressing and alcohol.

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Kelly Carroll and Roosevelt Morring, Dietetic Interns, LIU Post Dietetic Internship

WHY FIBER MATTERS?

Many chronic diseases and conditions can be reduced or alleviated by dietary and lifestyle changes. Adequate intakes of total dietary fiber are associated with reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease (by helping to lower cholesterol), type 2 diabetes (by helping to improve blood glucose levels and possible insulin sensitivity), some cancers, and alleviating constipation.

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Mary Fraser, LIU-Post Dietetic Intern

FEEDING THE GUT MICROBIOME TO SUPPORT IMMUNE FUNCTION

The gut microbiome is the total of the influence in our intestines of microorganisms including bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.  This often is a symbiotic relationship, where we are providing a home, safety and food to the many species, and they provide us with nutrients including Vitamin K, B complex and some beneficial fats, while promoting our immune function and lowering risk of infections. 

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Jason Mertz, Dietetic Intern JJPVAMC Class of 2019