N Jay Sorensen

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Discover a vibrant life with personalized nutrition from a seasoned dietitian 🥗Embrace #justcook 🍳 for movement. Let's connect and thrive together! 🇩🇰🇺🇸
Website:https://foodandnutrition.com/

Are cooking sprays really "zero calorie"? 🧴

RDN Noah Praamsma says not so fast—tiny serving sizes can mislead. The good? They're plant-based, not animal fats. The catch? Labels don’t always tell the full story. 🧐 #NutritionTips #RDNLeadership #HeartHealth #LabelLiteracy #DietitiansOfTwitter https://vegnews.com/are-cooking-sprays-healthy-experts

🍎🫐 Some fruits may pack more antioxidants than green tea!

RDNs spotlight 6 standouts:
🍏 Apples
🫐 Blackberries
🍊 Grapefruit
🔵 Blueberries
🍑 Plums
❤️ Pomegranates

Antioxidants help fight oxidative stress + support heart, immune & metabolic health.

#Nutrition #RDN #FoodAsMedicine #Antioxidants #HealthyLiving https://www.realsimple.com/fruits-with-more-antioxidants-than-green-tea-11739371

You might be breathing wrong—and it’s wrecking your focus and stress levels.
✅ 5.5 breaths/min = calm
👃 Nose > mouth (better oxygen + fewer germs)
💤 Left nostril = relax
⚡ Right nostril = energize
🎯 Box breathing = SEAL-level focus

Breathe better, lead better.

#Leadership #HealthTips #Breathwork #Productivity #RDNLeadership #Wellness https://bakadesuyo.com/2025/01/how-to-be-healthier/

Negotiation tip: It’s not about getting a deal — it’s about getting a deal better than your BATNA.

Check your cognitive biases:
✔️ Don’t overestimate
✔️ Prep thoroughly
✔️ See both sides

Awareness is your edge. #Negotiation #Leadership #PublicProcurement #CognitiveBias #RDNLeadership https://bakadesuyo.com/2025/05/how-to-negotiate/

🍩 “Food was my drug.”

Dr. David Kessler, former FDA chief, opens up on how ultra-processed foods hijack our brains—and how GLP-1 meds gave him back control.

📘 Diet, Drugs & Dopamine is a must-read on food addiction, public health, and reclaiming satiety.

#GLP1 #FoodAddiction #MetabolicHealth #NutritionLeadership #UltraProcessedFoods #RDNLeadership https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/article/binge-eating-junk-advice-top-doctor-mzmbv3st3?utm_source=chatgpt.com&region=global

🚨 Proposed federal cuts to SNAP ($267B) & Medicaid ($698B) could jeopardize free school meal access for millions.
Advocates warn this threatens universal meal programs & child nutrition security.
#PublicHealth #SNAP #ChildNutrition #FoodSecurity #RDNLeadership https://www.k12dive.com/news/cuts-to-medicaid-snap-could-hinder-student-access-to-free-school-meals/749041/

🍽️ Proposed food policy changes (like banning dyes, replacing seed oils) may raise prices.
Why?
🚫 Alternatives aren’t always scalable or affordable.
Nutrition reform must balance health, cost & access.
#FoodPolicy #NutritionLeadership #HealthEquity

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-15/can-america-afford-to-eat-healthy-rfk-jr-s-agenda-sparks-inflation-concerns?srnd=homepage-americas

How you end your day shapes how you start the next.

✅ Reflect
✅ Reset
✅ Close with intention

"Choose closure over chaos." — Dan Rockwell

Leadership requires discipline—even in how we log off.
#Leadership #Productivity #StrategicDiscipline #PublicProcurement #EndStrong https://leadershipfreak.blog/2025/05/14/7-habits-to-end-the-day/

🛒 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

🔥🍯 Hot honey is heating up the flavor world — and sparking a shift in consumer cravings.

From pork rinds to breakfast bowls, this trend blends sweet 🔁 heat with sustainability & innovation.

#FlavorTrends #DietitiansOfTwitter #FoodInnovation https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2025/05/19/hot-honey-trend-heats-up-for-world-bee-day-2025-snacks/