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MSU registered dietitian featured on Ozarks FOX AM

September 21, 2023 by Avery E. Adkins

On Sept. 18, registered dietitian Natalie Allen showed how to make simple, healthy meals for kids who play sports on Ozarks FOX AM. She’s also clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics and the team dietitian for athletics at Missouri State University.

She demonstrated how to create three different meals from one source of protein – chicken. The meals include Chicken Ranch Wrap, Fiesta Sweet Potato and Sweet and Sticky Asian Noodles.

Check out part one and two of the segments.

Filed Under: Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine Tagged With: Natalie Allen

How to improve your gut health through diet

September 12, 2023 by Strategic Communication

A healthy gut (your gastrointestinal tract) helps ensure your overall health and well-being. You want to have a good balance of gut bacteria to digest and absorb nutrients effectively.

What you eat daily greatly affects gut health.

Registered dietitian Natalie Allen talks about gut health and how to improve it through diet and nutrition. She’s also clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University.

What’s your gut telling you?

Read the full transcript

Filed Under: Dietetics

What’s the difference between micro and macronutrients?

August 31, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Our bodies need both micro and macronutrients to function properly. Macronutrients provide energy. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that don’t give you any calories, but they’re critical for bodily processes from brain function to digestion.

Registered dietitian Natalie Allen offers some insights about these two types of nutrients to Health Central. Allen is also a clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University.

Filed Under: Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine

With grocery prices spiking, can folks still eat healthy on a budget?

April 4, 2023 by Strategic Communication

As Americans continue to deal with inflation, many people are feeling the pinch at the grocery store.

Prices for essential food items like eggs, fruits and vegetables, meat and pasta have spiked considerably. With grocery bills getting bigger, is it still possible to eat healthy within budget?

While it may be challenging and require more planning, it is possible, according to registered dietitian Natalia Allen. Allen, who’s also clinical assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State University, shares some helpful tips and ideas.

How to enjoy nutritious meals without breaking the bank?

Read the full transcript

 

Filed Under: Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine

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