Author Archives: Eat Right Idaho

Don’t Miss This Year’s Annual Meeting

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 21 to Friday, April 22 with a Pre-Conference event on Wednesday, April 20. We will be celebrating “Planting Seeds…Growing Strong” at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello, Idaho. Along with earning 18 … Continue reading

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Ketogenic Diet and Epilepsy

The ketogenic diet has become a popular weight loss fade.  Most people don’t even know what the diet entails and how it works.  The ketogenic diet: 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of fat and protein to carbohydrates is recommended High intake … Continue reading

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Feel Like You Should Have a Say? Vote in the 2016 Academy Election Today!

Voice your choice! Vote in the Academy election by February 22! As a Idaho Academy member, you have a exciting opportunity to be part of history by voting for your future 2016 Board of Directors, House Delegates, Nomination Committee, and Commission … Continue reading

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Take a Inside Look to This Year’s Annual Meeting

This year’s Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 21 to Friday, April 22 with a Pre-Conference event on Wednesday, April 20.We will be celebrating “Planting Seeds…Growing Strong” at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello, Idaho. Attendees can earn up to … Continue reading

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Important Facts about Energy Drinks that Every Consumer Should Know

Since the introduction of energy drinks in the United States in the mid 1980’s, energy drinks have become mainstream in today’s society. They are marketed to improve energy, concentration, and athletic performance because of their high caffeine content and other … Continue reading

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Food Waste and Why It Matters

In 2012 the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reported that 40% of the food produced in the United States is wasted1.  That’s a lot of food!  So why does food waste matter? Food waste is an environmental, moral, economic, and … Continue reading

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Check it Out: Idaho RDNs SeAnne Safaii and Sue Linja Explore Diets to Help Us Live Longer

This week University of Idaho Boise released a insight look to Idaho RDNs, SeAnne Safaii and Sue Linja’s research on exploring diets that help us live longer! Check out more at: ‘Centenarians: Road to 100’. Thank you SeAnne Safaii and Sue … Continue reading

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Calling ALL Idaho RDNs to the Capitol on February 8th

On Monday, February 8th, Idaho Registered Dietitian Nutritionists will be presenting to OUR State Legislators. When: House H & W Committee’s Morning Session between 8 – 10 AM, Senate Committee’s Afternoon Session at 3 PM Where: Idaho Capitol Building, 700 … Continue reading

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Commonplace Superfoods: Broccoli

You don’t have to buy exotics foods from a far way land to experience major health benefits. There are plenty of highly nutritious superfoods waiting to be discovered, at your local grocery store.  Let’s begin by taking a look at … Continue reading

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2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

This past Thursday, January 7th, the 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were published. Every 5 years since 1980, the Dietary Guidelines have been reviewed and updated by the U.S. Departments of Heath and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA).   Why Do We Have … Continue reading

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