by kelsey | Mar 15, 2012 | Etc.
Yesterday RD’s celebrated around the country as it was National Registered Dietitian Day! Nutrition is one of the leading lifestyle factors in disease prevention and health promotion. RD’s provide nutrition therapy by applying our science and medical background into practical and applicable ways for people to improve their nutrition status. We are highly qualified food and nutrition experts who have met the academic and professional requirements, which include earning at least a bachelor’s degree, completing a supervised practiced program, and passing a national registration exam. In addition, continuing education is a requirement in order to keep our registration active.
Registered Dietitians offer a wide variety of knowledge and experience in various settings from clinical, community, media, and public poliy. The RD can provide the patient or client with a condident, accurate, and credible information.
The term “nutritionist” is often used, however it’s very important to recognize that many states do not have licensure regulations for this term, so anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist” without the proper qualifications. South Dakota does have a licensure law and requires all Registered Dietitians to be licensed with the state. The initials “LN” indicate Licensed Nutritionist behind my name. Credentials are essential for ensuring you are getting safe, accurate, and science-based nutrition information.
As we prepare for our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive, it’s important to recognize the signficance of credentials and quality professionals in mind! STRIVE 2 Survive has a team of outstanding and highly qualified health professionals. All of our providers are board certified and licensed in their own discipline and speciality, thus providing the NE South Dakota area with a top notch team to help you live a healthier lifestyle!
We are still accepting participants for our spring session that starts March 20th. Contact us today to get enrolled!
-Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
by kelsey | Mar 12, 2012 | Etc.
With the warmer temps, you may be thinking about spring cleaning and more time for outside activities. Spring is a time of growth and renewal and a perfect time to put YOU first! Our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive starts next Tuesday, March 20th. Contact us now to get learn more and get enrolled!
You can email us at strive2survive@brownclinic.org or call us at 886-8482.
by Dan | Mar 11, 2012 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Today was a great day to go out for a walk. Little windy, but the temps were in the mid 50’s. Roads are clearing, but not all of the bike trails yet. You can still see the snow on the sides. Buddy was ready to go!
It was a great weekend for weather, and supposed to be even better the rest of this week. Get outside, get fired up, and go enjoy it. Quit staying cooped up in the house. Get moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1627
by Dan | Mar 10, 2012 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
This AM, 3/10/12, we had the inaugural start of the Watertown Area Running Club. The weather was great, calm winds. Pictured from left to right are: Jackie Burghardt, Sarah Reiffenberger, Tom Batta, and Tom Beaudry. We will begin meeting each saturday morning at 8AM at the rec center. When it starts getting even a little warmer, we will move this to 7AM.
Tom and I switched places to we could get everybody in. It was a good social run, and we got our workout in. It is always a lot more fun running with other people. We will have runs that can range anywhere from 4 miles, to 15 miles+ depending on what individuals want to do. It is not intended to be a race, but to get people together who enjoy running. It was a great day for a run guys! Keep passing the word around to others who may be interested. Once we start building on this, then we can incorporate other days of the week. Hope to see you out there with us. Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1626
by kelsey | Mar 8, 2012 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Grocery store aisles are filled with foods high in sodium, fats, and sugars. It’s ok to treat yourself to these foods, such as a donut or cookie every once in awhile, however they should be considered occasional and not a regular habit. Try replacing these foods with more whole choices such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. Packaged, frozen, and canned goods typically contain higher amounts of sodium and can also contain greater amounts of bad fats (saturated and trans) and excess sugars. These processed foods are major contributors to high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes.
Here are a few tips to help get your plate in shape!
Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars.
- Drink water throughout the day. For variety, add lemons, limes or cucumbers to your water or try carbonated water.
- Choose low-fat or fat-free milk or 100-percent fruit juices.
- Eat fresh fruit salad for dessert.
Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats.
- Instead of regular ground beef, opt for extra-lean ground beef. Ground turkey and chicken are also available in lean options.
- Grill, broil, bake or steam your foods instead of frying.
- Cook with healthy oils like olive, canola and sunflower oils in place of hydrogenated and partially-hydrogenated oils.
- Opt for fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese.
Cut back on sodium.
- Instead of salt, use herbs and spices to season foods, and avoid salting food before tasting it.
- Do not add salt when cooking pasta, rice and vegetables.
- Read the Nutrition Facts Panel to compare sodium content of foods such as soups, broths, breads and frozen dinners, and choose the healthiest option.
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, poultry and fish, beans and peas, unsalted nuts, eggs and low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt.
-Kelsey
