NutritionChics

Sprouts!

Sprouts! Why we should eat them? How can we grow them?

Plant Oils are derived from both the plant itself and the seeds of the plant. The benefits of plant oil for the body and mind are numerous when expressed from the plant properly. Not all plant oils are healthy simply because they are derived from plants. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when…

Breathing and Eating

A calorie is a measure of heat release when a food or substance is burned. In order to measure this in a scientific manner, scientist’s place food in an apparatus that torches it and they measure the amount of heat given off from that food. Just about everything contains a measurement of calories. Every one…

Are Sprouted Grains healthier?

Dairy and Hormones

All milk whether it comes from cows, goats, or humans naturally contains small amounts of hormones including estrogen and progesterone. Since estrogen is fat soluble, the level of hormones in whole milk is higher than in skim. Organic milk contains the same amount of hormone as conventionally produced milk. Some are concerned about the hormones…

Brave the Scale

As we gain more confidence in trusting our bodies in exercise and around food, we may find that facing a number on the scale is still somewhat shrouded in shame or fear. Whether we find after losing weight we gain muscle and see the number go up and feel fear in that increase or have…

What are the opportunities for a Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts employed in a wide variety of roles and settings aiding in the health and wellness of their communities and clients. Specific roles that you can look into if you are interested in becoming a dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) include the following: Consultant Dietitians-work under contract with…

Eating with Awareness

Mind body science has revealed that the connection and awareness between the mind and the body are connected to our physiology, nutritional metabolism, and body. The relationship between awareness of the mind is well recognized, but how many of us understand and experience awareness of the body (outside the yoga studio or in meditation). Mind…

Magnesium Rich Recipe: Magnificent Magnesium Bowl

Drexel University: Nutrition Program

Program Overview: Drexel offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Foods which prepares students for a career in nutrition and dietetics. Graduates of the program are able to apply their teachings in nutrition and food science to the nutritional care of individuals and groups; including schools food service and community nutrition. They may also…

The Buzzed about Mineral: Magnesium

Nearly 61% of Americans do not get the recommended amount of magnesium, especially those over the age of 50. It was most recently flagged as a nutrient of concern by the 2015 Dietary Guidelines committee. You may not be suffering from any acute symptoms of magnesium deficiency, but you could be missing out on important…