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August 3, 2023
Calling All Dietitians! You’re Invited to a Free CEU on April 22nd
Dietitians at Home will be hosting a free CEU on April 22nd on Motivational Interviewing. This CEU will be presented by Dr. Colleen Fairbanks. After the presentation, we’ll serve lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm and discuss the presentation! Make sure to RSVP on Facebook before April 13th, as seating is limited! April 22nd Presentation – 11:00am – 12:00pm Lunch […]
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August 3, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes Amputations
Like all complications associated with diabetes, being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you will require an amputation. What it does mean is that you need to be more aware, make educated and thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for your health to prevent these possibilities. Why Amputations Happen There are several factors that increase […]
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August 3, 2023
Advice on Eating Healthy: How Do You Find the Right Information?
“If it tastes good, spit it out.” “Don’t eat any fruit because they have sugar!” “Stay away from any white foods!” These are just some example of poor advice given to patients diagnosed with chronic diseases such as diabetes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the purposes of Medical Nutrition Therapy is to maintain the pleasure […]
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August 3, 2023
A New Year and a New You! Happy New Year 2016!
Do you ever tell yourself that this is “the year”? The year that you will invest in yourself and manage your body the way it desires to be nourished? Life is full of activities that should be enjoyed at every If you need that extra BOOST of support to get started, inform your doctor that […]
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August 3, 2023
A Brief Thought On Our Cultural Connections to Food
“Culture” is something people grow up with, recognize as comforting, hold dear, want to share and definitely don’t want to give up. We know that holding on to their heritage is especially important to seniors. As the “nutrition experts” it’s crucial that we are well trained in different cultures, customs and ethnicity trends. Everything having to […]
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May 2, 2017
Motivational Interviewing Will Change How You Work with Patients
When trying to achieve behavior change in patients, sometimes working together can feel like wrestling or a constant argument. Motivational Interviewing is a technique designed to help patients help themselves through reflective listening and make working together feel more like an elegant dance. Read on below and watch the video clips to gain more insight […]
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March 20, 2017
Resources: Weight Logs, Helpful Resources, and More for Keeping Data On Your Health
When monitoring and tracking changes in your health, maintaining a reliable repository of data for yourself and your doctor is absolutely essential. Tracking data over time helps to keep track of changes and can inform you or your patients on exactly when it’s time to go to the hospital. Weight Logs, Forms, Downloadable Resources, and […]
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March 16, 2017
Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Change Your Life?
Can Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) change your life? Healthy eating has proven in numerous studies to be the primary determining factor in health later in life. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based practice that looks to make monumental changes in the lives of patients by improving their dietary health. Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be […]
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