Modern diet culture in practice: Tools for today’s RD
In the decade or so since the body positivity movement gained traction in the modern era, diet culture has undergone multiple evolutions. What started as a rebellion against the size-zero… Read more
Decoding the MAHA Report: A call to action for dietitians
The recently released Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment from the Trump administration’s MAHA Commission presents a stark reality that should compel every health and wellness professional to reassess. American… Read more
RD Close Up: Emily Santanna of Weis Markets
You may recognize Emily Santanna, M.Ed., RDN, LDN, from a March ARC Health and Wellness Community webinar, but under a different last name. Santanna was recently married and has new… Read more
Microplastics in our food supply and implications for shoppers
What if you were unknowingly eating a credit card’s worth of plastic every week? Microplastics, tiny plastic particles smaller than a sesame seed, have invaded our food, water and even… Read more
The allergy era: Trends, treatments and substitutions in Food Allergy Action Month
If you’re checking an ingredient list with the intensity of a bomb defusal scene, you may have a food allergy. These days, allergies are as common as the common cold,… Read more
RD Close Up: Greta Allen of Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger
Greta Allen, MHA, RD, grew up hiking every weekend with family and running long distance on the cross county team. So, when she first pursued a career in dietetics, she… Read more
Easter 2025 food and drink trends
Hello, Spring! The season where flowers bloom, birds sing and allergy meds fly off the shelves — but at least there’s also fun holidays to distract us. Spring holidays are a delightful… Read more
What dietitians need to know about artificial food dye bans
From neon-colored cereals to brightly hued candies, artificial food dyes have become a staple in the American diet — but at what cost? With growing concerns about their effects on… Read more
RD Close Up: Ellie Wilson of Northeast Grocery
Ellie Wilson, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, was one of the first dietitians featured in the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance articles back in April 2013, just a year after the organization’s… Read more
#HealthyEating? A dietitian’s guide to social media growth
Remember when we thought social media would be just for sharing OOTDs and fun vacation pics? Now it’s where careers are made, debates get wild and somehow, pineapple pizza is… Read more