Monica Smith
@monicasmithh.bsky.social
3rd year Pre-PA student at MCPHS
"When brands label their candy, soda, and other snacks 'guilt-free,' it’s just another way to create shame around eating." Labeling food "guilt-free" is harmful. People should not focus on what is "guilt-free" and focus more on foods that satisfy and benefit them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"When brands label their candy, soda, and other snacks 'guilt-free,' it’s just another way to create shame around eating." Labeling food "guilt-free" is harmful. People should not focus on what is "guilt-free" and focus more on foods that satisfy and benefit them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I will incorporate nutrition into my practice by educating my patients on proper nutrition for their health issues. Some patients should follow specific diets because of their conditions & teaching them what foods benefit them more will hopefully cause them to eat better @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
April 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I will incorporate nutrition into my practice by educating my patients on proper nutrition for their health issues. Some patients should follow specific diets because of their conditions & teaching them what foods benefit them more will hopefully cause them to eat better @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
During finals week, I try to look for easy foods to prepare, which causes me to reach for the ramen and mac and cheese. This final season, I'm going to try to meal prep healthy foods that will fill me up & give me energy that I can just quickly pop in the microwave. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
During finals week, I try to look for easy foods to prepare, which causes me to reach for the ramen and mac and cheese. This final season, I'm going to try to meal prep healthy foods that will fill me up & give me energy that I can just quickly pop in the microwave. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
"Cortisol can increase appetite and cravings for quick energy: hello, carbs and sugar" I definitely notice myself craving carbs and unhealthy foods when I am stressed. After reading I know what foods I should be reaching for instead. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Stress eating? You’re not alone. But there are better options than grabbing the quickest thing in sight. Find out what foods actually help—and which ones might make it worse—in this week’s blog.
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#RealWorldNutrition #stressawarenessmonth
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#RealWorldNutrition #stressawarenessmonth
Stress and Nutrition: Best and Worst Foods for Managing Stress — Real World Nutrition
Discover the best and worst types of foods for managing stress. Learn how what you eat can help reduce stress, improve energy, and support better wellness.
www.shelleyrael.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Cortisol can increase appetite and cravings for quick energy: hello, carbs and sugar" I definitely notice myself craving carbs and unhealthy foods when I am stressed. After reading I know what foods I should be reaching for instead. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
"Researchers found that drinks sweetened with the non-caloric sweetener sucralose significantly increased blood flow to the hunger center of the brain." Choosing Splenda may not be the healthier choice because it makes you more hungry which could cause you to eat more. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Do non-caloric sweeteners (like Splenda) make you hungrier? Good explanation from BrittanyRaftisRD realgoodeats.substack.com/p/can-non-ca...
Can non-caloric sweeteners make you hungrier?
Bonus post: a summary of a recent study on the effect of sucralose on the brain.
realgoodeats.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"Researchers found that drinks sweetened with the non-caloric sweetener sucralose significantly increased blood flow to the hunger center of the brain." Choosing Splenda may not be the healthier choice because it makes you more hungry which could cause you to eat more. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I would offer this article to my patients because it provides an easy to read list with explanations for why each food group is important, as well as a FAQ section. This article includes important habits for eating as well. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.metropediatrics.com/pediatric-bl...
www.metropediatrics.com/pediatric-bl...
Nutrition and Child Development | Nutrition for Child Development
Learn about ten ways to provide good nutrition for child development and some frequently asked questions about child nutrition.
www.metropediatrics.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I would offer this article to my patients because it provides an easy to read list with explanations for why each food group is important, as well as a FAQ section. This article includes important habits for eating as well. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.metropediatrics.com/pediatric-bl...
www.metropediatrics.com/pediatric-bl...
Tom's story shows how diets can be hard to follow because there are always temptations that will cause you to go off the diet. Being kind as a provider is extremely important to make the patient feel comfortable. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tom's story shows how diets can be hard to follow because there are always temptations that will cause you to go off the diet. Being kind as a provider is extremely important to make the patient feel comfortable. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is unfortunately a very common misconception. A lot of people avoid these foods that have a lot of health benefits. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I don't think we really need April Fools' Day since there are people who believe fruit and carrots are bad for you because of the sUgAr, all year round.
April 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This is unfortunately a very common misconception. A lot of people avoid these foods that have a lot of health benefits. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
One of the biggest points that stuck with me this week was that childhood obesity is directly linked to poverty. Since I am going into the medical field, I can research ways to help make healthy eating more affordable and accessible. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
One of the biggest points that stuck with me this week was that childhood obesity is directly linked to poverty. Since I am going into the medical field, I can research ways to help make healthy eating more affordable and accessible. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is a really good info graphic because I am always craving something sweet after I eat a meal and now I can figure out the root cause of it. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is a really good info graphic because I am always craving something sweet after I eat a meal and now I can figure out the root cause of it. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is very informative, especially having to cook food for myself now. Learning how to handle meat and poultry properly and not get my roommates sick is good to know. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
USDA requires safe handling instructions on all raw and not fully cooked meat & poultry packages. #poultry #foodsafety #NNM #NationalPoultryDay WHO IS INSPECTING OUR POULTRY? dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2016/03/marc...
March 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This is very informative, especially having to cook food for myself now. Learning how to handle meat and poultry properly and not get my roommates sick is good to know. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
An unhealthy diet of friends is a barrier Im faced with. My friends come over they doordash fast food. It's very hard to say no and sometimes I cave. I try my best to stick to a healthy whole-food diet but its hard when Im constantly surrounded by takeout and fried food. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
An unhealthy diet of friends is a barrier Im faced with. My friends come over they doordash fast food. It's very hard to say no and sometimes I cave. I try my best to stick to a healthy whole-food diet but its hard when Im constantly surrounded by takeout and fried food. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
"Elimination diets are used in medicine to figure out which foods people are having adverse reactions to." Extreme diets are a form of elimination diets which helps people feel better by cutting out certain foods. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
March 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Elimination diets are used in medicine to figure out which foods people are having adverse reactions to." Extreme diets are a form of elimination diets which helps people feel better by cutting out certain foods. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
This article is very informative because over half of Americans take some kind of daily supplement. It also breaks down who will benefit the most from supplements and who should avoid them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
www.livestrong.com/article/3498...
www.livestrong.com/article/3498...
The Pros & Cons of Vitamin Supplements | Livestrong.com
Over half of Americans take some type of supplement each day, with multivitamin supplements being one of the more popular choices, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
www.livestrong.com
March 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This article is very informative because over half of Americans take some kind of daily supplement. It also breaks down who will benefit the most from supplements and who should avoid them. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
www.livestrong.com/article/3498...
www.livestrong.com/article/3498...
"Tea drinkers were also less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke" This is interesting to me because I have recently made the switch from drinking coffee to drinking tea. Knowing that it will help me live longer solidified my decision. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Drinking at least 2 cups of black #tea daily can lower the risk of premature death by 9% to 13%. The tea's #antioxidant content, particularly #theaflavins and #thearubigins, supports #heart health and reduces #chronic #inflammation. www.eatingwell.com/best-tea-to-...
The #1 Tea to Drink to Live Longer
Drinking black tea has been linked with a longer life. A registered dietitian explains why black tea may support longevity and overall health.
www.eatingwell.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Tea drinkers were also less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke" This is interesting to me because I have recently made the switch from drinking coffee to drinking tea. Knowing that it will help me live longer solidified my decision. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This article breaks down healthy eating into easy-to-read categories with what foods to eat and how they affect you. They also have a quick tips and summary section if the reader wants to make it even easier for themselves. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322...
Benefits of eating healthy: Heart health, better mood, and more
A healthy diet has many benefits, including a reduced risk of various diseases and health conditions, improved mood, and better memory. Learn more here.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This article breaks down healthy eating into easy-to-read categories with what foods to eat and how they affect you. They also have a quick tips and summary section if the reader wants to make it even easier for themselves. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322...
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322...
"The BMI does not account for muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health."
This is very interesting because I work in healthcare and see a lot of patients with BMI that would consider them overweight, but they are not. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is very interesting because I work in healthcare and see a lot of patients with BMI that would consider them overweight, but they are not. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Welcome to EAT Lab’s two-week event for Eating Disorder Awareness Week! To kick off this event, we’re starting with essential definitions of common terms related to eating disorders.
Swipe through to learn about diet culture, binge eating, and more!💙
#EDAW #EDAW2025 #TheTimeIsNow
Swipe through to learn about diet culture, binge eating, and more!💙
#EDAW #EDAW2025 #TheTimeIsNow
February 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"The BMI does not account for muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health."
This is very interesting because I work in healthcare and see a lot of patients with BMI that would consider them overweight, but they are not. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is very interesting because I work in healthcare and see a lot of patients with BMI that would consider them overweight, but they are not. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
A ketogenic or "keto" diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet. It has benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. During the diet you replace carbs with fat and it causes your body to go into a metabolic state called ketosis. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A ketogenic or "keto" diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet. It has benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. During the diet you replace carbs with fat and it causes your body to go into a metabolic state called ketosis. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
This is good to know because I have chai seeds and dark chocolate in my yogurt bowl every morning. I also always have an orange in my lunch because it is my favorite fruit. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is good to know because I have chai seeds and dark chocolate in my yogurt bowl every morning. I also always have an orange in my lunch because it is my favorite fruit. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
To make my food more nutrient dense I have switched from using yogurts with sugars in them to getting plain nonfat yogurt and adding honey to them instead. I also switched from using regular pasta to protein pasta for lunches and dinners. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
To make my food more nutrient dense I have switched from using yogurts with sugars in them to getting plain nonfat yogurt and adding honey to them instead. I also switched from using regular pasta to protein pasta for lunches and dinners. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
"Avocado is a fruit (yes, fruit!) that holds nearly one milligram of iron per fruit, according to data from the USDA"
I did not know that avocado had iron in it. This article gave me some great options as someone who has an iron deficiency. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I did not know that avocado had iron in it. This article gave me some great options as someone who has an iron deficiency. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Great overview of the best high-iron #fruits and #vegetables, plus how to incorporate them into your diet. #iron www.realsimple.com/high-iron-fr...
12 Fruits and Vegetables That Are High in Iron to Add to Your Diet, According to RDs
See 12 high-iron fruits and vegetables you should add to your diet, per to registered dietitians. Iron-rich foods that boost overall health include dates and lentils.
www.realsimple.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
"Avocado is a fruit (yes, fruit!) that holds nearly one milligram of iron per fruit, according to data from the USDA"
I did not know that avocado had iron in it. This article gave me some great options as someone who has an iron deficiency. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I did not know that avocado had iron in it. This article gave me some great options as someone who has an iron deficiency. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
My food recall was very accurate because it is something I normally do daily. I meal plan weekly so what I eat each day tends to stay the same, but over the last 24 hours I had more unhealthy snacks because I was waiting for my grocery order to be delivered. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
My food recall was very accurate because it is something I normally do daily. I meal plan weekly so what I eat each day tends to stay the same, but over the last 24 hours I had more unhealthy snacks because I was waiting for my grocery order to be delivered. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
"In short, protein isn’t just about muscles—it’s essential for keeping your body running smoothly."
Protein is essential for keeping your body healthy and should be eaten with every meal. It helps you age better and keep your muscles stronger. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Protein is essential for keeping your body healthy and should be eaten with every meal. It helps you age better and keep your muscles stronger. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Protein plays a vital role in your health and fitness recovery. Learn how it supports your body, the best food sources, and when (or if) you need a supplement. Check out my latest blog for post-workout tips and recovery snack ideas! Please read it here: www.shelleyrael.com/blog/protein...
Protein for Fitness Recovery: How It Supports Your Workout Goals — Real World Nutrition
Learn how protein aids fitness recovery, its role in the body, and how to meet your needs through food. Discover the ideal post-workout carb-to-protein ratios and when supplements might be helpful.
www.shelleyrael.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"In short, protein isn’t just about muscles—it’s essential for keeping your body running smoothly."
Protein is essential for keeping your body healthy and should be eaten with every meal. It helps you age better and keep your muscles stronger. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Protein is essential for keeping your body healthy and should be eaten with every meal. It helps you age better and keep your muscles stronger. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I recently learned that high fructose corn syrup was introduced into our diets because it was cheaper than sugar. Also replacing high fructose corn syrup with natural sugar does not make the food you eat healthier, especially processed foods. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
January 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I recently learned that high fructose corn syrup was introduced into our diets because it was cheaper than sugar. Also replacing high fructose corn syrup with natural sugar does not make the food you eat healthier, especially processed foods. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
"There’s no scientific evidence that we gravitate toward certain foods because of their nutrient profile."
There's a lot of misinformation about why/what you're craving on social media. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
There's a lot of misinformation about why/what you're craving on social media. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Food Cravings Are All in Your Head. Find out what your body really wants when you desire your favorite foods. #menopause #nutrition menopausedietplan.substack.com/p/food-cravi...
Food Cravings Are All in Your Head
Find out what your body really wants when you desire your favorite foods.
menopausedietplan.substack.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"There’s no scientific evidence that we gravitate toward certain foods because of their nutrient profile."
There's a lot of misinformation about why/what you're craving on social media. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
There's a lot of misinformation about why/what you're craving on social media. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353