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The COVID-19 pandemic creates upheaval for many nurses. Those who aren’t in patient care settings probably worked from home most of the past year. Children were also home doing virtual school. Now school is back in session for the fall. What better time to get organized with a meal planning strategy and new homecooked recipes? Your life is already busy — ... morein Nutrition on 09/23/2021 09:17 AM -
Did you know your muscles and kidneys are 79% water? Your skin is 64% water, and 83% of your lungs are made of water, says the USGS Water Science School . You are what you drink — or at least that’s kind of the case with water. But when the blazing hot summer months hit (like now), it can be difficult to drink enough fluids. Are you giving your body the hydration it ... morein Nutrition on 08/16/2021 09:58 AM -
Registered Dietitians (RDs) at Morrison Healthcare agree that nurses are their greatest ally in fighting malnutrition. To improve patient health, several RDs are taking creative steps to make it easier for nurses to help identify malnutrition and enlist RDs in this battle. “Nurses are our partners, but they often have a lot on their plates, and ... morein Nutrition on 10/05/2020 04:29 PM -
Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing might be considered separate departments, but both are more successful when they join forces. That’s because both have one goal in mind: patient well-being. Both want the patient to leave the hospital feeling good about their experience. Nutritious and delicious food is one way to create a positive experience ... morein Nutrition on 09/02/2020 03:42 PM -
Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing might be considered separate departments, but both are more successful when they join forces. That’s because both have one goal in mind: patient well-being. Both want the patient to leave the hospital feeling good about their experience. Nutritious and delicious food is one way to create a positive experience ... morein Nutrition on 08/19/2020 08:24 AM -
Eat healthy. Sounds simple, right? For many people, it’s not that easy. With all of the sugary, fatty, processed foods lining grocery store aisles, it’s easy to give in to temptation. Some of us require more insight into what healthy eating looks like — and that’s OK! 81% of people try to eat healthy and pay attention to their nutrition, according to a ... morein Nutrition on 03/03/2020 01:19 PM -
By Heather Moreno Nutrition is a key, controllable factor affecting our health. But sadly, the CDC reports that most Americans don’t eat a healthy diet. Allowing for barriers to education and access to nutritious food, there’s still an alarming number of well-informed adults who eat poorly. Why doesn’t information equal healthy eating? There’s no ... morein Nutrition on 02/10/2020 05:33 PM -
By Vanessa S. Elliott It’s 4 am and you are nearing the end of your 12-hour shift, when your stomach starts growling and the first thing you grab are the crackers in the patient pantry. You have one pack, with hopes that you will be okay, but then suddenly you have downed 5 packs and washed it down with a soda. Then you say to yourself, “Well, there goes my ... morein Nutrition on 10/30/2019 01:23 PM -
What is it? This is a diet consisting of larger amount of fats, moderate amount of proteins and extremely low carbohydrate consumption. Twenty to fifty grams of carbs or less are consumed daily. (For context, there are 25 grams of carbohydrates in an apple and about 50 grams in a bagel). Reduced carbohydrate intake puts the body in a state of ketosis ... morein Nutrition on 03/14/2019 03:54 PM -
By Angela Amico, MPH, Senior Policy Associate for the Center for Science in the Public Interest This time of the year, my friends and family are sharing their New Year’s resolutions. One resolution comes up again and again: to eat better. But in our food environment, eating healthy is like trudging through deep snow—it’s exhausting. Think about where ... morein Nutrition on 01/29/2019 04:25 PM -
Lighten up your holiday spread while keeping tradition and flavor alive. As the holiday season approaches, you’re probably looking forward to indulging in the classic recipes (sweet potato casserole, buttery cookies, and creamy gravy to name a few). You might think that allowing yourself to have these special dishes will derail your health goals. ... morein Nutrition on 11/05/2018 12:57 PM -
Boost your daily intake with these tips. morein Nutrition on 05/17/2018 08:41 PM -
Skip the store and whip up these foods in your own kitchen for tastier, healthier, and cheaper fare. morein Nutrition on 03/23/2018 03:21 PM -
Give meetings and conferences a health boost with these tips. morein Nutrition on 03/01/2018 07:26 PM -
Make these tweaks to your meals and snacks to stay energized throughout the day. morein Nutrition on 02/07/2018 10:02 PM -
7 strategies for maintaining good-for-you habits between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. morein Nutrition on 11/09/2017 02:07 PM -
These quick and healthy meals are simple enough to whip up even after a long shift. morein Nutrition on 10/11/2017 06:06 PM -
A balanced diet is a critical piece of the health picture. Unfortunately, many nurses face an uphill battle when it comes to eating right. morein Nutrition on 08/31/2017 11:07 AM -
We ensure our patients drink enough fluids, but we don’t do the same for ourselves. Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Alice Benjamin explains how to stay hydrated at work. morein Nutrition on 08/11/2017 01:24 PM -
Nine suggestions for a simple and healthy morning meal to start your day off right. morein Nutrition on 07/12/2017 12:17 PM -
Try these 15 simple tweaks to up your fruit and veggie intake. morein Nutrition on 07/10/2017 12:10 PM -
As nurses, too often we are dealing with multiple emotions in a given day. Things at work and at home can be stressful and those high-calorie treats from coworkers or patients are just so readily available, that we hardly notice overindulgence. Before you reach for that feel good confection , try these strategies from other nurses! morein Nutrition on 05/24/2017 08:06 AM
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It isn't easy to find time for healthy eating. One average, nurses consume less fruits, veggies, and whole grains than other Americans. This domain covers recommended guidelines for dietary health, managing diet at work, and overcoming barriers to nutrition.
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