“Discover the Power of Nutrition” is the theme this year for National Nutrition Month. What does nutrition mean to you? As a registered dietitian, I often observe people who do not give what they eat a second thought. Food not only gives us energy and satisfies hunger but can also be the power that drives […]
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Tag Archives: diet
February 4, 2026
Check Your Blood Pressure!
Have you been checking your blood pressure at home? Perhaps it was checked at your recent doctor visit. It can be concerning to find it elevated, because we know that elevated blood pressure increases your risk for cardiovascular events, heart disease, heart failure, strokes, and dementia. What is high blood pressure? How does it happen? How can we prevent it? What can we do about it? Keep reading so we can walk-through the answers to these questions. […]
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March 19, 2025
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, which is a time set aside from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to highlight healthy nutrition habits. The theme this year is Food Connects Us, which highlights the connection between health, access, traditions, and food across all stages of life. Food Connects Us through our heritage, culture, and traditions. […]
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December 5, 2024
Brandon Morris, M.D. of Summit Medical Group sits down with Living East TN to share tips for staying healthy and refreshed this holiday season!
Click here to see Dr. Morris’s interview with, East TN Living. Dr. Morris discusses how to enjoy the holidays in moderation by practicing healthy eating habits — opt for smaller portions, avoid overfilling your plate and stay hydrated while enjoying that holiday drink. Small changes can make a big difference in how you feel! As […]
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August 11, 2022
Weight Loss
Weight loss journeys look different to everyone- perhaps it’s a total overhaul on lifestyle, or small changes that help you reach your goal. I wanted to take this time to open the conversation about weight loss, and healthy lifestyle changes. Many people find themselves initially motivated, but then lose steam with family gatherings, vacation, celebrations, […]
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March 18, 2021
National Nutrition Month
Every year The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets March aside as National Nutrition Month. This year celebrates how to personalize YOUR plate. Everyone has different goals, health concerns and tastes. Every week this month focus on a different area of healthy eating and lifestyle. Week one: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day. […]
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November 26, 2019
National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes month. This is the time of year individuals, healthcare providers and communities come together to bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of lives. Currently, there are 30 million Americans that have diabetes and there are another 84 million people who are at risk of developing diabetes. This year […]
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August 15, 2019
Not So Sweet
The widespread promotion of low-fat diets in the late 1900’s has increased the dietary proportion of carbohydrates. Unfortunately, since that time, the incidence of obesity and diabetes has continued to rise. In addition, the current consumption of sugar is out of control-especially considering that the average male should consume the equivalent of 9 teaspoons of […]
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