Diet Dilemma

April 11th, 2008

I was talking to a colleague yesterday who has gained 50-60 pounds in the last couple of years. The frustration of not being in the same body that one was used to be in is perplexing.

Somehow we never notice the weight going on until we see the scale at numbers we cannot believe. Then we feel stuck. Wouldn’t it be nice if we can think about that before we take the extra piece of…

Unfortunately, too many of us do not recognize the consequences of our eating actions. My advice for getting rid of the bulge; start with a complete and accurate (brutally honest) food diary. That is record when you eat, what you ate, amounts and activities surrounding the food choice including any periods of exercise.

I suggested that this should be done with no right or wrong in mind. Then sit back - look at the dairy and begin to identify the 1 area that would be the easiest to modify. Start there - enlist the help of a registered dietitian (if desired) and begin to monitor small modest changes that will then end in a long lasting weight loss. Done right this is one journey that you may never need to do again.

So go on - Make Healthy Choices, Today!

Yours Truly, Beth Beller

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RDs writing Diet Orders

January 1st, 1970

I have been reviewing the literature as to whether or not RDs are allowed to write diet orders in Nursing Homes. It all seems to go back to scope of practice and facility philosophy. If you are a dietitian in long term care or a hospital - please share what you are doing in your facility. Thanks - Beth

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ND Labs at GNYHCFA show

January 1st, 1970

Wow, what a day it was! Greater New York (GNY) Health Care Facilities Association held a full day seminar entitled “Responding to the War on the Sore” on April 18th 2007. This full day seminar took place at the Marriott LaGuardia Hotel in Astoria, Queens.

The aim was to help long term care facilities cope with the ever changing CMS requirements and NY States Department of Health declaring “War on the Sore”. GNY Health Care’s program provided the attendees with an overall understanding of F314 and the Pressure Sore Investigative Protocol as well as an understanding of how other F tags can be cited as a result of issues noted with F314. At the seminar:

Diane Heasley, RN, MSN,Med, CWCN presented an Overview of F314, Associated F tags & Investigative Protocols, Linda Murray, RN presented Pressure Ulcer Assessment, Prevention and Initiating Treatment Plans, Angela Khatchadourian, RD presented Nutritional Management and Developing QA tracking tools for compliance insurance.

About 120 health professionals representing more then 70 facilities participated. Those attending have aquired the tools not to become a causality of the war but to end up providing a level of care that surpasses expectations.

ND Labs Inc. dba Nutritional Designs, manufacturers of LPS liquid protein supplements and SoyPro protein powder supplement, was proud to be a sponsor of this informative day. Other sponsors included Abbot Labs, Advanced Wound care Medical Practice, Be Safe Inc. First Response Ambulance, Chem Rx, DermaRite Industries, H&R Healthcare, Smith & Nephew and The Roho Group.

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Why encourage your female patients and body builde

January 1st, 1970

Did you know that SoyPro protein isolate not only makes a very healthy fresh soy milk, packed with 14 grams of protein, 28mgs of isoflavones and 490 mgs of calcium but according to the American heart association adding this much soy protein to ones diet on a daily basis is protective of heart disease. Now your female patients will get the added calcium they need (equivalent to 2 cups of cow’s milk), protective isoflavones and heart healthy protein.

How to add SoyPro protein isolate to your diet:

1. Stir 1 TBSP of SoyPro into Oatmeal or hot cereal of your choice

2. Add 1-2 TBSP of SoyPro to your favorite fruit Smoothie

3. Add 1-2 TBSP of SoyPro to your favorite tomato, vegetable or minestrone soup

4. Add 1 TBSP to your coffee, hot coco or tea

5. Add SoyPro protein powder to bread crumbs when coating chicken, fish or mixing into ground beef dishes.

6. Make fresh soy milk by adding 2 TBSP of SoyPro to 6 – 8 oz of water, 1.5 tsp of vanilla extract and sweetener of your choice. Some use honey others keep calories low by using a sugar substitute.

It’s easy – so go ahead and enjoy. You can read more about SoyPro soy protein powder at SoyProPowder.com.

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