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Learning nutrition this semester honestly changed how I picture myself as a future PA. I want to help patients make simple, doable changes and use what I know to support my team too. Better nutrition = better care, and I’m excited to bring that into my work. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
December 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Learning nutrition this semester honestly changed how I picture myself as a future PA. I want to help patients make simple, doable changes and use what I know to support my team too. Better nutrition = better care, and I’m excited to bring that into my work. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Love this perspective! It’s so easy to label foods as “good” or “bad,” but this is a great reminder that ingredients and balance matter more than the dish’s reputation @beh353.bsky.social
Stuffing depends on what goes into it. Whole grains add fiber, veggies add volume and nutrients, and herbs bring flavor without extra calories. A good reminder that a dish is more than its reputation. #RealWorldNutrition
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Love this perspective! It’s so easy to label foods as “good” or “bad,” but this is a great reminder that ingredients and balance matter more than the dish’s reputation @beh353.bsky.social
My family doesn’t usually cook traditional Thanksgiving food (sometimes my uncle makes a turkey). The dish I’m most looking forward to is my mom’s wrapped grape leaves. They’re one of my favorite Jordanian foods, made with rice and ground beef rolled inside tender grape leaves. @beh353.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My family doesn’t usually cook traditional Thanksgiving food (sometimes my uncle makes a turkey). The dish I’m most looking forward to is my mom’s wrapped grape leaves. They’re one of my favorite Jordanian foods, made with rice and ground beef rolled inside tender grape leaves. @beh353.bsky.social
Love how this explains that saturated fat isn’t all-or-nothing. The “moderation, not fear” message is so important for patients who think they have to cut out whole foods instead of making small, realistic changes. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Saturated fat isn’t the enemy—your body needs a little. But too much raises LDL cholesterol, inflammation, and disease risk. Aim for under 6–10% of calories. Choose whole foods, lean meats & low-fat dairy. Moderation matters. health.clevelandclinic.org/saturated-fa...
What Is Saturated Fat and Is It Bad for You?
Saturated fat is a dietary fat naturally present in many foods we eat. How concerned should you be about them? Our registered dietitian has your answer.
health.clevelandclinic.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Love how this explains that saturated fat isn’t all-or-nothing. The “moderation, not fear” message is so important for patients who think they have to cut out whole foods instead of making small, realistic changes. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Sharing this article: www.healthychildren.org/English/heal... I chose it because it’s evidence-based, easy for families to understand, and written by a trusted pediatric organization. It also gives realistic tips parents can use day-to-day.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Sharing this article: www.healthychildren.org/English/heal... I chose it because it’s evidence-based, easy for families to understand, and written by a trusted pediatric organization. It also gives realistic tips parents can use day-to-day.
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@beh353.bsky.social #beh353
we've talked in class about how to avoid ultraprocessed snacks & instead carbs that are high in fiber and nutrients. In every day life, sweet potatoes are a great example of this. This is an amazing reminder that "comfort food" can still help keep blood sugar in check and improve health over time.
Sweet Potato Sensation! Fresh from our garden, with a little help from Lola (our dachshund)! These delicious tubers are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, & perfect for sweet or savory dishes. Take your taste buds on a journey #SweetPotato #Nutrition dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2022/11/swee...
November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
we've talked in class about how to avoid ultraprocessed snacks & instead carbs that are high in fiber and nutrients. In every day life, sweet potatoes are a great example of this. This is an amazing reminder that "comfort food" can still help keep blood sugar in check and improve health over time.
I learned from Tom Carroll's story that persistence is more important than quality. Instead of making big changes all at once, he stuck to one simple habit: eating the same meal every day. Small habits can last a long time, and this will help me help my future patients. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I learned from Tom Carroll's story that persistence is more important than quality. Instead of making big changes all at once, he stuck to one simple habit: eating the same meal every day. Small habits can last a long time, and this will help me help my future patients. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This ties in perfectly with what we learned about how hormones like cortisol and leptin influence eating habits. Stress really can make your body crave food even when you’re not truly hungry—it’s more than just “emotional eating.” @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
How Stress Can Make You Eat More — Or Not at All. Major anxiety can have a major effect on your food consumption. #StressAwarenessDay health.clevelandclinic.org/how-stress-c...
Why You Stress Eat and How To Stop
Food triggers both a chemical reaction and an emotional response, all to try to help you feel better and to take away your stress — but it doesn’t actually work in the long term. A psychologist explai...
health.clevelandclinic.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This ties in perfectly with what we learned about how hormones like cortisol and leptin influence eating habits. Stress really can make your body crave food even when you’re not truly hungry—it’s more than just “emotional eating.” @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I learned that your body makes less leptin when you lose weight, which makes you hungry. It's crazy how nature fights back. This will help me remember that helping someone lose weight isn't just about having strong willpower. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I learned that your body makes less leptin when you lose weight, which makes you hungry. It's crazy how nature fights back. This will help me remember that helping someone lose weight isn't just about having strong willpower. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This ties perfectly to what we discussed about barriers to healthy eating. Greasy meals are cheap, quick, and easy to find, so it's easy to choose them even when you know they aren't good for you. Knowing how they affect heart health and digestion truly affects how I think about those quick meals.
Greasy foods are tasty but can cause bloating, weight gain, and increased health risks if eaten excessively. Fried foods slow digestion, strain your gut, and impair brain function. Opt for grilled, baked, or air-fried instead. #NationalGreasyFoodsDay www.healthline.com/nutrition/gr...
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This ties perfectly to what we discussed about barriers to healthy eating. Greasy meals are cheap, quick, and easy to find, so it's easy to choose them even when you know they aren't good for you. Knowing how they affect heart health and digestion truly affects how I think about those quick meals.
One barrier I face is time. Between classes, work, and studying, I usually grab something quick and processed. It’s not that I don’t want to eat healthy, it’s that convenience wins when I’m tired. plus, campus healthy food is overpriced—$6 fruit cups vs. $2 chips. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
One barrier I face is time. Between classes, work, and studying, I usually grab something quick and processed. It’s not that I don’t want to eat healthy, it’s that convenience wins when I’m tired. plus, campus healthy food is overpriced—$6 fruit cups vs. $2 chips. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Such a great tie-in to this week’s lecture on nutritional supplements! We talked about how food sources, like nuts, can provide nutrients naturally instead of relying on supplements. It’s a good reminder that a balanced diet often gives us what we need without extra pills
From almonds to walnuts, nuts offer protein, fiber, and healthy fats. A small handful is enough for benefits, but watch for added sugar or salt. Learn more about types, benefits, serving sizes, and pitfalls: www.shelleyrael.com/blog/nut-nut... #RealWorldNutrition
Health Benefits of Nuts: Nutrition, Serving Sizes, and Pitfalls — Real World Nutrition
Nuts are nutrient-dense foods packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Learn the health benefits of different nuts, serving sizes, and what to watch out for.
www.shelleyrael.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Such a great tie-in to this week’s lecture on nutritional supplements! We talked about how food sources, like nuts, can provide nutrients naturally instead of relying on supplements. It’s a good reminder that a balanced diet often gives us what we need without extra pills
This week, I learned about the rules and roles of supplements. Saw a label on a "vitamin C immune booster" that said it might stop colds. It turns out that supplements can't legally say they can cure or treat diseases, only support health. always check the small print! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This week, I learned about the rules and roles of supplements. Saw a label on a "vitamin C immune booster" that said it might stop colds. It turns out that supplements can't legally say they can cure or treat diseases, only support health. always check the small print! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Great share! This is a great reminder that food labels are more about marketing than about nutrition. A lot of people think that "natural" or "low carb" means healthy. Reading the complete label is a very crucial step in making better food choices.
“Natural,” “organic,” and “low carb” are front-of-the-package claims that can be true yet misleading. Labels are designed to sell, not necessarily to inform. Here’s what those tricky food label terms actually mean: www.shelleyrael.com/blog/labels-... #RealWorldNutrition
Tricky Food Label Claims: What Front-of-Package Labels Really Mean — Real World Nutrition
Front-of-the-package food claims can be misleading. Learn what terms like natural, organic, whole grain, low-carb, and no added sugar really mean on food labels.
www.shelleyrael.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Great share! This is a great reminder that food labels are more about marketing than about nutrition. A lot of people think that "natural" or "low carb" means healthy. Reading the complete label is a very crucial step in making better food choices.
there's a vogue piece talks about "Fibermaxxing" which means getting 25-30g of fiber everyday from whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. This can help your digestion, keep your blood sugar stable, and make you feel better. It's backed by experts, and is simple to follow #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
there's a vogue piece talks about "Fibermaxxing" which means getting 25-30g of fiber everyday from whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. This can help your digestion, keep your blood sugar stable, and make you feel better. It's backed by experts, and is simple to follow #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
great post! it is interesting how vegetarian diets can adapt through life stages, while fad diets like keto or paleo often can’t. balance and long-term sustainability really seem to be the key. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
A vegetarian diet can work for anyone, at any age, but nutrition needs change through life. From kids to older adults, planning matters for balance and health. Learn how to make vegetarian eating work long-term: www.shelleyrael.com/blog/vegetar... #RealWorldNutrition
Vegetarian Nutrition Through the Lifespan: Kids, Teens, Pregnancy, and Older Adults — Real World Nutrition
Vegetarian diets can work across the lifespan, but each stage has unique needs. Learn what to consider for kids, teens, pregnancy, and older adults.
www.shelleyrael.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
great post! it is interesting how vegetarian diets can adapt through life stages, while fad diets like keto or paleo often can’t. balance and long-term sustainability really seem to be the key. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
keto diets promises fast fat loss by ditching carbs, but research shows most people can’t sustain it long term. Cutting fruits, grains, and fiber can lead to deficiencies and gut issues. Is extreme restriction really a healthy solution??? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
keto diets promises fast fat loss by ditching carbs, but research shows most people can’t sustain it long term. Cutting fruits, grains, and fiber can lead to deficiencies and gut issues. Is extreme restriction really a healthy solution??? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
this looks so good!! we just talked about nutrient density in class, and this is such a perfect example—kale, strawberries, and almonds all add tons of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. Definitely have to try this soon! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Kale Salad with Fresh Strawberries and Toasted Almonds Recipe - www.eatright.org/recipes/sala...
Kale Salad with Fresh Strawberries and Toasted Almonds Recipe
Today's cooks have a renewed interest in kale — a hearty, healthful, curly-leafed green — which may have been among the first cultivated brassicas. Taste the hype surrounding kale with this nutritious...
www.eatright.org
October 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
this looks so good!! we just talked about nutrient density in class, and this is such a perfect example—kale, strawberries, and almonds all add tons of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. Definitely have to try this soon! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
in the morning before meals, I like to drink a probiotic smoothie, then have yogurt with fruit. To make it more nutrient-dense, I’ll add chia seeds for omega-3s & fiber and include 3 eggs for extra protein & nutrients. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
in the morning before meals, I like to drink a probiotic smoothie, then have yogurt with fruit. To make it more nutrient-dense, I’ll add chia seeds for omega-3s & fiber and include 3 eggs for extra protein & nutrients. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is such an important point. It’s easy to celebrate realizing diet culture has lied to us, but harder to confront the fear of “being fat” itself. Interrogating that fear could really shift the conversation for everyone. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I've seen a whole lot of content lately about people realising they aren't actually fat, that diet culture has just been lying to them. That's great for you all, but please remember what these declarations say to people who are actually fat.
September 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is such an important point. It’s easy to celebrate realizing diet culture has lied to us, but harder to confront the fear of “being fat” itself. Interrogating that fear could really shift the conversation for everyone. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Doing my 24-hr recall felt humbling. Coffee + energy bar in the morning, and snacked on fruits, then dinner. Didn't realized how often I open the fridge for drinks (juice, seltzer, smoothie). Pretty accurate—except I wanna say I was shocked w/ my caffeine intake @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Doing my 24-hr recall felt humbling. Coffee + energy bar in the morning, and snacked on fruits, then dinner. Didn't realized how often I open the fridge for drinks (juice, seltzer, smoothie). Pretty accurate—except I wanna say I was shocked w/ my caffeine intake @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
That's really interesting! I had no idea that omega-6 fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, could help lower inflammation and speed up the breakdown of glucose. It changes the way I think about the benefits of oils made from plants. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Higher levels of #linoleic acid, an #omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils and plant foods, were linked with lower #cardiometabolic risk due to reduced markers of #inflammation and improved glucose metabolism. www.news-medical.net/news/2025060...
Linoleic acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes
New research that used blood markers to measure linoleic acid levels and their relation to cardiometabolic risk adds evidence that this omega-6 fatty acid may help to lower risks for heart disease and...
www.news-medical.net
September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
That's really interesting! I had no idea that omega-6 fatty acids, such as linoleic acid, could help lower inflammation and speed up the breakdown of glucose. It changes the way I think about the benefits of oils made from plants. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Something that stuck out to me is that the body gets most of its energy from carbohydrates, and glucose is especially important for the brain to function. Your focus and mental clarity can be affected if you don't eat enough carbs. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Something that stuck out to me is that the body gets most of its energy from carbohydrates, and glucose is especially important for the brain to function. Your focus and mental clarity can be affected if you don't eat enough carbs. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I stopped to think about this. If I got a blood test that was only right 14% of the time, I’d never trust it. So why do we rely on nutrition equations with the same limits? It really reminded me how important it is to question the tools we use.
Would you accept getting a blood gas that is accurate only 14% of the time?
Then why do we accept using predictive equations that are only accurate about that often?
-Dr. Paul Wischmeyer
#ASPEN25 #ICUNutrition
Then why do we accept using predictive equations that are only accurate about that often?
-Dr. Paul Wischmeyer
#ASPEN25 #ICUNutrition
September 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I stopped to think about this. If I got a blood test that was only right 14% of the time, I’d never trust it. So why do we rely on nutrition equations with the same limits? It really reminded me how important it is to question the tools we use.
I'll def pay close attention to see if the nutrition headlines match the study. People often exaggerate or simplify their conclusions on social media, which is a one of the red flags that they are more interested in getting publicity than being truthful. @beh353 #beh353
September 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'll def pay close attention to see if the nutrition headlines match the study. People often exaggerate or simplify their conclusions on social media, which is a one of the red flags that they are more interested in getting publicity than being truthful. @beh353 #beh353