This summer I had the privilege of traveling to Italy with several other dietetic students in her dietetic program director, Carmen, to study the slow food movement, the seven species, and the Mediterranean diet. Slow food movement began in Italy in 1989 to counter the disappearance of local food traditions and people's dwindling interest in the food they ate in where it … [Read more...] about Trip Highlight: Italy
For our BMS 430 Sports Nutrition potluck, we had some great food creations. One student developed her own "bowl" with beans and rice and another made "cookie dough dip" out of chickpeas. It's always fun to see what students prepare to share with the class to help an athlete improve performance. The students voted and their favorite dish was "One Pan Mexican Quinoa" prepared … [Read more...] about Quinoa for Athletes
In early October the Missouri State Dietetic Interns made a trip to the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Registered dietitians, dietetics students, dietetic interns, and other health professionals nationwide flocked to Nashville, Tennessee for the conference. There were over 10,000 in attendance … [Read more...] about The Dish on FNCE
Students in SDA (Student Dietetics Association) have been busy in September. Dietetics majors spend a lot of time volunteering in our community and serving meals to those in need. We are proud of our students for upholding Missouri State's Public Affairs Mission in the areas Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competency and Community Engagement. It's a win/win for our … [Read more...] about SDA Shines in September
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Beef as Your Protein Source • Lean beef provides more than 10 percent of 10 essential nutrients for less than 10 percent of your daily calories. • Red meat is a good source of iron, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, which aid in red blood cell production and brain and nerve function. • The latest research shows eating lean beef as part of a daily heart … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Choose Beef