If 2020 has shown us anything it has been how truly resilient women are. Juggling the challenges of a career, family, a pandemic, overall health and everything in between. While the popularity of Women's Day is not as mainstream in the United States as it is in other parts of the world, it is important to highlight the importance of the day and value where we are and ho...
March is National Nutrition Month® This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! And a registered dietitian nutritionist can tailor a healthful eating plan that is as special as you are. ...
Banatrol Plus has been used for years to help manage loose stool and diarrhea in a variety of clinical settings as well as at home. We have found that the positive impact of the use of the product is an advantage to the challenges of many of the alternatives. The above is a poster session that was presented at ESPEN last year showing the correlation between Banatrol Plus an...
Prebiotics are non-digestible, fermentable fibers that fuel the bacteria in our GI system. They can mainly be found in plants like onions, garlic, chicory root, asparagus, leeks, oats and barley. These are usually fructooligosaccharides (FOS). Another type of prebiotic is a galactooligosaccharide (GOS). These prebiotics can be found in some root vegetables, legume such ...
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) announced that after October 2021, they will transition the Nutrition Care Manual (NCM®) to only recognize IDDSI as the method for standardized texture modified diets.This transition highlights the importance of recognizing the safety and best practice of implementation to IDDSI at your healthcare facility both for the benefits of...
Banatrol Plus® is a combination of two sources of soluble fiber. The dehydrated banana flakes assist in improving the consistency of the stool output. The prebiotic GOS, helps feed good bacteria in the intestines, strengthening colonization resistance. This means that as we continue to "feed" our bacterial army in our gut, we are strengthening the efforts to ward off any...
2020 has been a year like none of us have ever experienced. With each step we have learned the value of patience, understanding, flexibility and compassion. As we reflect on the year past and hope for a brighter year to come, we want to hold on to the positives and progress we have made, and evaluate where we can improve for ourselves and our future. 2021 m...
In 2004 the FDA enacted the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act(FALCPA). This act helps identify the detail surrounding the labeling of foods with specific allergens. Companies that label foods after 2006 must adhere to the guidelines of this act. The eight major food allergens recognized by the FDA are milk, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, wheat, peanuts and t...
Nutrition intervention is a strong focus in the ICU. ASPEN critical care guidelines suggest meeting protein needs early in an effort to obtain the best outcomes. The guidelines suggest 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight and in some scenarios even more. Meeting protein guidelines in the ICU presents its own level of challenges but what about beyond the IC...
Glycerin is an odorless, colorless liquid that is used in a variety of products including foods, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides. It adds a sweetness to food products without adding sugar because it is considered a sugar alcohol. This allows products to remain "sugar free" but still adds to the total calorie contribution of the product. The challenge with glycerin is th...
