🧀 Cottage cheese = underrated powerhouse
💪 24g protein/cup
🦴 Supports bones (calcium + phosphorus)
🩸 Aids blood sugar balance
🦠 Some brands offer probiotics
Versatile, functional, and dietitian-approved.
#Nutrition #ProteinPower #FunctionalFoods #RDNsInAction https://www.eatingwell.com/cottage-cheese-health-benefits-11728968

🍌 New study: Bananas may reduce absorption of heart-healthy flavan-3-ols in smoothies due to an enzyme (polyphenol oxidase).
RDNs say: context matters.
Bananas still offer key nutrients—don’t toss them just yet.
#NutritionScience #SmoothieFacts #RDNsInAction https://www.delish.com/food-news/a64815169/are-bananas-in-smoothies-healthy-new-study/

🥤 Aloe vera juice is trending for digestion & inflammation relief.
RDN Debbie Petitpain says it offers:
✅ Vitamins C, A, E
✅ Calcium & magnesium
But evidence is limited + it may interact with meds.
Moderation is key.
#Nutrition #WellnessTrends #RDNsInAction https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/aloe-vera-juice-benefits-rcna202186

🛒 Smart eating tips for older adults on a budget:
🥦 Focus on nutrient-dense, high-protein foods
📋 Plan meals + use a list
📦 Buy in bulk
🤝 Use supports like SNAP & Meals on Wheels
Good nutrition shouldn't be out of reach.
#HealthyAging #NutritionSecurity #RDNsInAction https://www.entrepreneur.com/finance/healthy-eating-habits-for-seniors-nourishing-your-body-in/491523

🍌 Bananas = natural energy, fiber, & heart health support.
✅ Rich in B6, C, & potassium
⚠️ Watch intake with Type 2 diabetes or kidney disease
Nutrition = personalized, not one-size-fits-all.
#Nutrition #FoodIsMedicine #RDNsInAction https://www.verywellhealth.com/banana-benefits-11702772

⚠️ U.S. foodborne illnesses surged in 2024:
📈 +25% in bacterial cases
🏥 Hospitalizations & deaths more than doubled
🚨 Listeria, Salmonella & E. coli outbreaks
296 recalls issued.
Food safety is public health.
#FoodSafety #PublicHealth #RDNsInAction https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/expect-increases-foodborne-illness-2025a1000a76?form=fpf

🔢 Calorie counting turns 100+.
Once a wartime tool, now a diet culture staple.
RDNs say:
⚠️ It oversimplifies nutrition
⚠️ Can fuel disordered eating
Let’s shift to holistic, personalized health.
#Nutrition #DietCulture #RDNsInAction 🥗🧠📉 https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a64232493/calorie-counting-scam/

⚠️ Americans fall short on fiber, calcium, vitamin D & potassium—nutrients tied to major health risks.
RDNs say: skip the pills, eat real food.
🥦🍊🥛💪
#Nutrition #PublicHealth #FoodFirst #RDNsInAction https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-4-shortfall-nutrients-experts-worry-most-about-goog_l_680a68f8e4b0d1cc4a5a853c