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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician. Oncology Nutrition Practitioner. Cancer Survivor. Tweets are my own.

New York, NY
Joined April 2011
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Average arginine intake in the U.S. is estimated to be only 4-5 grams/day. Find out more on why arginine supplementation is crucial for wound healing from our review👇🏼
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I’m proud to present our literature review on arginine and wound healing, co-authored by the legendary wound expert Dr. Barbara Delmore and yours truly #ASWCjournal
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Ultra-processed food consumption grew from 53.5% of calories in 2001-2002 to 57% in 2017-2018. The intake of ready-to-eat or heat meals, like frozen dinners, increased the most, while the intake of some sugary foods and drinks declined: nyu.edu/about/news-publicati…
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One kiwi provides much of an adult's daily #vitamin C requirement. It's also a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K: bit.ly/3mZjcOS #HarvardHealth
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NYU researchers conducted a series of experiments to quantify how much dieters would pay (out of a $10 endowment) to remove a tempting food reward—such as a chocolate brownie—which would be placed in front of them for 30 minutes: nyu.edu/about/news-publicati…
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Flavonoids, a class of micronutrients found in most plant foods, may reduce the risk of #dementia. Aiming for at least five to nine servings of #fruits and #vegetables per day can help people get sufficient amounts. bit.ly/3DAwWaj #HarvardHealth
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The low-iodine diet is sometimes prescribed to patients with thyroid cancer. Our senior clinical dietitian Jessica Tilton answers seven common questions about this termporary diet: fal.cn/3fAZ9 #ThyroidCancer #LowIodine #EndCancer
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May Hope Bloom and Grow. Read our May Editorial highlighting the integral role #nurses play in healthcare. #NursesWeek2021 ow.ly/5jJD50EGnlb
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Many Americans don’t get enough of four vital nutrients. Over time, a shortfall of these nutrients may affect different aspects of your health, from teeth and bones to your heart, gut, muscles, blood pressure, weight, and more. bit.ly/3sWdMWT #HarvardHealth
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The Role of #Nutrition for #PressureInjury Prevention and Healing: The 2019 International Clinical Practice #Guideline Recommendations. #TBT ow.ly/F5SU50EjLkc
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Need vitamin C? Try these! gma.abc/2Q0FnqZ
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Choose the right anti-inflammatory foods, and you may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently pick the wrong ones, and you could accelerate the inflammatory disease process: bit.ly/3fCpvWq #HarvardHealth
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Eating two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables every day is the right mix for longevity, according to a large new study from researchers from Harvard Chan School.
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Here are the best foods to improve your cholesterol. nytv.to/oxwZn
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Low fat, low carb, or Mediterranean: which #diet is right for you? Here's a look at three common diet approaches: bit.ly/3ssOLSo #HarvardHealth
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