By Kathleen Carozza, MA, RDN, FAND Did you know St. Patrick, while known as the patron Saint of Ireland, was born in England? He was taken to Ireland at age 16 as a slave. He was held for six years, working mostly as a shepherd. It is believed this is when he became a devout...
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Purim Traditions
By Sarah Fine, MS, RDN, LDN, CSG Purim is a Jewish holiday known for being fun and silly and making a lot of noise! It tells the story of Queen Esther and how she helped save the Jewish population from an untimely and unjust death. The story begins in Persia, when King Ahasuerus is throwing...
National Nutrition Month® 2022: Academy Provides Healthful Tips to Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
For National Nutrition Month® 2022, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides healthful tips for people with Type 2 diabetes. “RDNs, who are the food and nutrition experts, can create personalized eating plans for clients with Type 2 diabetes,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Kimberlain, a national Academy Spokesperson based in Miami. “RDNs can help their clients...