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  • Fresh Focus episodes #67-70: Celebrating National Nutrition Month®

    Fresh Focus episodes #67-70: Celebrating National Nutrition Month®

    March is National Nutrition Month. VA Dietitians with the Fresh Focus Podcast encourage us to “Celebrate a World of Flavors.”

  • Delicious healthy breakfast ideas for Veterans

    Delicious healthy breakfast ideas for Veterans

    Preparation time for breakfast is a challenge. Try prepping a breakfast the night before to reheat in the morning.

  • Healthy recipe swaps for the holidays and beyond

    Healthy recipe swaps for the holidays and beyond

    VA dietitian has holiday suggestions for recipe swaps and cookbook options. Holiday traditions can continue while you benefit from healthy ingredient substitutions.

  • The benefits of eating breakfast… recipes and videos

    The benefits of eating breakfast… recipes and videos

    Learn about the many benefits of eating breakfast. Here are fast, healthy and easy breakfast ideas.

  • The Sandwich: Nutrition in the palm of your hand

    The Sandwich: Nutrition in the palm of your hand

    Vegetables with a protein and starch. The sandwich is a delicious option for health-conscious eaters looking to eat on-the-go.

  • ‘Burgers of Fame’ celebrates VA doctor

    ‘Burgers of Fame’ celebrates VA doctor

    Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nichole Robinson was surprised when she learned a local restaurant had named the mushroom swiss burger after her.

  • Dietitian nutritionist celebrates culinary arts

    Dietitian nutritionist celebrates culinary arts

    VA dietitian nutritionist describes how to create new foods during National Culinary Arts Month.

  • Veterans view healthy kitchen videos from home

    Veterans view healthy kitchen videos from home

    Northern Indiana VA Nutrition and Food Services classes allow Veterans to watch healthy kitchen recipe demonstrations via VA Video Connect.

  • Fresh Focus “Heart to Home” episodes: #61-63

    Fresh Focus “Heart to Home” episodes: #61-63

    In each episode of this six-episode Heart to Home series on the Fresh Focus podcast, VA dietitians are dishing out heart health tips from hospital discharge to home.

  • VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services

    VA Telehealth improves access to nutrition services

    Veterans access Nutrition and Food Services programs offered by VA with technology like VA Video Connect. Virtual visits have positive impact.

  • Make your diet Mediterranean

    Make your diet Mediterranean

    Mediterranean diet is known for its anti-inflammatory health benefits that may improve blood pressure levels, lower cholesterol and more.

  • Healthier kidneys through your kitchen

    Healthier kidneys through your kitchen

    Dietitians with Lexington VA developed a Healthier Kidneys Through Your Kitchen program with medical nutrition therapy to slow disease progression.

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Last updated February 13, 2026

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