nutrition

Telehealth makes it easier for Veterans to connect with their VA care team. That’s why more Veterans are turning to telehealth. Here are a few ways Veterans are using telehealth right now.

Follow along with Beth Blair, RDN, to see how you can set yourself up for success by being SMART with the MOVE! weight management program.

Knowledge is power when learning about our patterns and behaviors, especially in relation to food. This series hands that blueprint over to you and provides you with the tools to carry the plan through. This week's episode features MOVE!

Fiber is a crucial component of a healthy diet! But what is it? Fiber is a carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest. It is found in many of the plants that we eat, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.

March is National Nutrition Month…a great time to focus on your personal nutrition and wellness. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Personalizing your plate can be a journey, especially for those with a selective palate or texture sensitivities.

Whatever this year’s holiday season meals bring, you can certainly scale it down while still enjoying some of those traditional favorites in a smaller group.

The holidays can be a magical time, but if you are a person with Diabetes, you might be worrying about controlling your blood sugar. This is a common thought, but the holidays don’t have to be a time for throwing in the towel on all the hard work you’ve done the rest of the year.

Food insecurity: Problems accessing adequate and nutritious food due to financial issues, transportation or other problems. Talking about access to nutritious food should be part of your health care.

Dieting is not always the best way to improve your health. Staying on a diet is not usually sustainable. If you start building healthy habits into your day, you can achieve long-term success.

VA Dietitian Nutritionists translate the science of nutrition into practical daily solutions. They remind us to set achievable eating goals and help us return to the basics of healthful eating.

VA dietitians show you how to prepare a quick and healthy breakfast to get your day started. VA also provides free recipes and cookbooks for Veterans.

The liver is often overlooked compared to the heart and brain, but is important to our health to keep us sharp as we age. When we think of the liver, we may think it is enough to simply limit how much alcohol we drink. But what about the food we eat?