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National Nutrition Month

So National Nutrition Month is over, But just because it is over doesn't mean you have to stop picking better food choices or stop being active! 

We shouldn't be active or eat better just one month out of the twelve we have! You can always eat what you love and still be healthier. National Nutrition Month was created to help kids, teens, young adults to make healthier and better choices to keep their bodies healthy. Take a read through these bloggers who were "Blogging National Nutrition Month."

Joe in the Know RDAmyPlay Like a Girl Nutrition Lately Island RD and Yogi Eat Well and Live Well Susie Garcia Newlywed Nutrition More Plant Foods Lemond Nutrition Life to Table Kitchology Nutrition from Scratch Shazzy Fitness Garden Cuizine The Inspired Lifestyle The Savory Entree FlavorRD Choosy Kids The Grateful Grazer Scoop and Savour Deliciously Well  Weber Wellness Priscilla Loves to Run Tayne Your Debt SlimGenics Fit for Life Nutrition Nuptials Sensory Nutrition The Wholey Trinity Renee's Healthy Weighs America's Dietitian The Health Journal RDelicious Kitchen Nutrition Before During and After Cancer Eating 4 a Better Life Bite of Health The Dynamic View Thoughtful ForkB. Flavorful Cooking Little Liz_loves_Lemon Not Quite Zen Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sharon Palmer, RDN Christie Stoll Fitness Heather Goesch Nutrition Handmade Healthy Real Food for Fuel Cooking Little Marci RD The Susie Garcia Nutrition Works Nutrition for the Health of It Fusion Wellness Sarah Koszyk B. Komplete Nutritionally Real Bite Nutrition Diet-to-Go Southern Fried Nutrition Grapefruit & Granola Christie RD Emily Fonnesbeck RD My Health OC Simple Cravings, Real Food Global Dietitians Charles Street Family Chiropractic Guiding Stars Portland Pediatric Second Act Kitchen Dee's Daily Dish Therapeutic Cuisine Food from the Garden Nutrition & Diet Coach Eat Fit Health MJ and Hungryman KUcumber Nutrition Communications PEIA Weight Management Program Your HHRS News Speedy Edie's Tri Fuel  Dayton Childrens Shield Healthcare Ezpz Full Belly Sisters Wellspan York Hospital Healthcare NOW Radio Great Harvest Go Veggie Carnegie Mellon University Shannon Miller The Skinny on Low-Cal Elysian Cuisine Swirls of Flavor  A Taste of Wellness Nourish RDs Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center Joslin Diabetes Center JPearl Nutrition Health Advocate Yes! Nutrition Super Market Nutrition RDN Mommy Devine Nutrition Rebecca Weber Chew the Facts Nutrtionally My RD Adventures Feeding America San Diego

Could MealEnders Really be the solution to help over eating?

MealEnders Review

Disclosure: I was sent free product in return for my honest and professional opinion. In no way do I recommend this product for medical treatment. I highly recommend seeking out physician approval before trying any diet or supplement products. Then I recommend you seek out the professional guidance of a registered dietitian nutritionist. 

Could MealEnders Really be the solution to help over eating?

Short answer: No.

I do believe in vehicles to help transition into a healthy lifestyle. Behavior change is incredibly challenging because of the various levels of influence. There are many, many behavior theories. This product peeked my interest because of the psychological approach opposed to a diet plan, meal replacement, etc. So, I thought I'd try it out. When I work with the bariatric community I preached this message every single day: Your brain needs time to catch up and tell you you are full. 

Food is too often taken for granted-being devoured and digested before it’s even tasted. 

I put the product to the ultimate test and took the samples to be tried by my co-workers (dietitians). We are trained skeptics so I knew I'd get their honest opinion. We all agreed the flavors were enjoyable. The tingling was very noticeable. As a reminder, this is not an appetite stimulant. This product is designed to give YOU that extra time to really decide if you are hungry. Here is the real test: place Mealenders bag by cookies....which will you choose? Only in a dietitian's office. 

Mealenders have two layers: A sweet layer followed by a cool, gentle layer which activates a tingling sensation on your taste buds.  

How To use MealEnders:

1. Once you're in the moment and think that you are hungry, try a Mealender.
2. DO NOT CHEW NOR BITING. Let it dissolve completely!
3. Let the tingles in your mouth help your brain realize that you are not truly hungry. 
4. Mealenders work best when paired with proper diet and exercise (ENTER DIETITIAN).

So far it comes in four flavors, Mocha, Chocolate Mint, Citrus, and Cinnamon. The flavors are actually pretty tasty. I believe this is a start to addressing behavior but, there are many variables of behavior change still to be considered. 

 Questions:

Have any of you tried MealEnders?

Do you like them?

Have Mealenders helped you?

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Happy National Nutrition Month
Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle

As most of you probably know, March is National Nutrition Month! Wahoo! It's like Christmas Day for food and nutrition professionals. NNM is a month long campaign focused on bringing awareness to the importance of making better food choices in your daily life. This month I am teaming up with a fellow dietitian and blogger to bring you guys an awesome and educational National Nutrition Month! Visit Bri over at Simple Delights!

So, what do we have planned?

1. Nutrition knowledge and tips, of course!

2. GIVEAWAYS!!!

3. 31 Day Monthly Challenge Calendar with tips on how to Bite Into A Healthier Lifestyle!

4. Did I mention GIVEAWAYS? That means free stuff! Like books, giftcards, nutrition swag, nutritional products, and more!! See this weeks giveaway at the bottom of this post: $25 Whole Foods Gift Card!

5. "Ask the RD" video series! That's right, YOU ask the questions and we answer them with evidence-based information and recommendations. 

6. And Freebies!!

Today's Freebie: NNM Calendar by Bri!

Download Here!

I'm excited to be blogging NNM!! Thank you all for stopping by and I encourage you to come back for more ways you can to Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle! 

We are also hosting a NNM Photo-A-Day Instagram Challenge!
#NNMchallenge
Tag @DietitianCindy & @SimpleDlights

A lil' History About NNM
www.NationalNutritionMonth.org

When did the National Nutrition Month begin?
Actually, it started out as just a 'National Nutrition Week' back in 1973. But it grew more into National Nutrition Month in 1890 out of people giving more interest over the years. Taking advantage of National Nutrition Month, many people began to introduce campaigns for nutritional information and public relations. By 1990's National Nutrition Month was out on the internet for everyone to see! In 33 years the National Nutrition Month campaign has been by-far a continuing success because of The Academy's members and other healthcare professionals who continue to plan and create events, big or small, for anyone who is interested in having a healthier life.

Why is important?

National Nutrition Month is mainly targeted for kids, teens and young adults to encourage them to make healthier food choices and increase physical activity habits. 

13% to 25%-30% of children are estimated 

over-weight and percentage is still growing since the '70's. 

That can make a child a easy risk for health problems and self-esteem in their future. Over one million boys and girls have eating disorders, that means early eating habits are important for children heath risk.

No Matter What
 You Are Made The Way You Are
For A Reason!

Make Better choices in your life and be the best you that you can be. Only you can do it. Get Active, Play outside, Run around! Do something and don't be just a couch potato! Take A Bite Into A Better And Healthier Life, You Won't Regret It.

Visit NNM.ORG for more info!

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