dietitian

When people think of seeing a Registered Dietitian, they think of eating healthier or aiming to lose weight to meet a specific goal. However, for some of our Veterans, gaining too much weight is not their problem it is actually quite the opposite. When you go many days without eating enough, many changes occur inside your body. Your body will start to break down muscle and fat to use for energy. This can lead to a condition called malnutrition. 

Southern Colorado home-based primary care team sees patients in their homes. “We see them so often they don’t have to go to the hospital or the emergency room. We’re able to keep them in their home.”

In episode 28 of the Fresh Focus Podcast, we are continuing to celebrate National Nutrition Month® and talking specifics on how to “personalize your plate” if weight loss is a goal of yours.

This year, National Nutrition Month® explores how to “personalize your plate” to fit your own goals, and in this Fresh Focus Podcast episode we emphasize personalizing your plate to support a healthy heart.

The Fresh Focus team feels that the best way to personalize your plate is by using a recipe from the Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) program. The HTK is an educational resource within VHA Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) to promote nutrition and wellness.

About 15 million Americans have food allergies. Each year, 30,000 require emergency medical attention. Here are the eight foods that account for most of these serious allergic reactions.

March is a special time of year where Dietitan’s (RD) spend an entire month talking about food. That is right 31 days of pure food bliss.

A Veteran has lost weight and improved his cholesterol numbers on the Mediterranean diet. From fast food every day to yogurt and fruit for breakfast, his health goals are on target. Here's his dietitian's story.

VA’s Mary Julius passed out in Vatican Square due to hypoglycemia. She woke up to first responders and Pope Paul. Today, she helps Veterans with diabetes avoid similar situations.

Your VA dietitian can help you with lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol and your risk for heart disease. He or she can really help clear the confusion. Call your VA and request a visit with a Registered Dietitian today!

Boston area Veterans learn the benefits of gardening through the Veterans Greenhouse and Gardens Program, which incorporates gardening into their treatment.

Fresh foods that have been recently harvested and not stored taste the best and retain the most nutrients, so eating seasonally gives you the most “bang for your buck.”