Yesterday was "Registered Dietitian Day" and while I didn't get breakfast in bed or a bouquet of flowers delivered to my door, I did have the pleasure of listening to a patient tell me how much he loves the meal plan that we came up with together at his initial visit and have his mom tell me "we've been waiting for you forever." It feels so good to help others, and patients like this one balance out others who might not be quite as ready to make necessary changes to the way that they eat.
This month is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme, declared by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right. Many people think of healthy food as being flavorless. Perhaps this is due to the way that vegetables were prepared for them as children, or maybe it's because unhealthy foods tend to be filled with delicious flavors like sugar, oil, and salt. Whether you've known it forever or are just starting to realize that healthy food can taste amazing, take a moment this month to really enjoy the taste and flavor of your favorite healthy dish.
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