In Southern California, Winter doesn’t arrive until the holiday sales summon it. Yay consumerism, yay capitalism! Actually, the Winter solstice this year is on Dec 21, 2020, just 4 days before Christmas (if you celebrate). For my family, we enjoy the season as an opportunity to get together with extended family and feast on our …
Author: erinekath
Safer At Home
Ah, quarantine life. Strange times. I’m still going to work as an essential worker because I work in healthcare, at a hospital,…as a clinical dietitian. On the one hand, I am grateful that I have job security, on the other hand, I am feeling anxious about the constant exposure between me and other people. Indeed, …
Nutrition for the Performing Artist – Musicians, Pt. 2 – Micronutrients
A guest post by Maria Kim, an amazing dietetic intern with the Sodexo Dietetic Internship. We previously discussed macronutrients in another part of this series of Nutrition for the Performing Artist – Musicians. Here, we will examine how micronutrients help to optimize performance. Some Important Micronutrients This section does not encompass all micronutrients, but a …
Nutrition for the Performing Artist – Musicians, Pt. 1 – Macronutrients
A guest post by Maria Kim, an amazing dietetic intern with the Sodexo Dietetic Internship. In our previous post of this series, we discussed that musicians have just as important nutritional needs due to increased health risks that come with a career pursuing music. Now, we will highlight the macronutrients important to the performing artist. …
Nutrition for the Performing Artist – Musicians
A guest post by Maria Kim, an amazing dietetic intern with the Sodexo Dietetic Internship. Art is an expression of thought, emotion, intuition, and desires and it is integral to the human mind, body, and soul. Musicians, specifically, use their entire body, mind, and soul into the music they perform, whether it is …
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Virtual Counseling
Skip the drive, the parking fees, and the waiting room! Many people struggle to prioritize their health as they juggle family, work, and everyday commitments, making it difficult to attend to their health needs. Telehealth is an excellent solution that offers the opportunity to build healthy eating habits from the convenience of your phone or …
Mindful Eating – The “How Much”
The “how much” relates to the quantity that is being eaten. This is a little bit more complicated because it really depends on how you feel in terms of hunger and fullness. Using a hunger scale is helpful because it will help you assess the level of hunger and fullness. Consider using a scale of …
Mindful Eating – The “Why”
The “why” considers the reason for eating such as actual hunger, boredom, a social event, and/or visual cues. Are you eating because it’s an afternoon slump? Maybe it’s time for a coffee break with coworkers, or it’s a friend’s wedding shower. Who knows? But I can guarantee that there will be foods and …
Mindful Eating – The “What”
The “what” concerns what types of food are available and selected. Are chips the option because they are convenient and a staple in the cabinet or the vending machine at work? Or can packing some fresh fruit with a handful of nuts (or yogurt, cottage cheese, hard boiled egg, etc) be a better …