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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 15h

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead. #FDA #Alert www.fda.gov/food/alerts-...

Safety Alert

The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products because samples of products listed in the table were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

www.fda.gov

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 22h

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone—stress can lead to emotional eating. Try balanced meals, exercise, and mindfulness to regain calm. Seek support when needed. #Stress #MentalHealth #EatRight #StopBullying #EndViolence www.eatright.org/health/welln...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 23h

Best Recipes for Octopus, Food & Wine. It may seem unnerving, but cooking octopus at home is worth the effort. Whether grilled or braised, the tentacles are incredibly delicious. #Octopus is low in calories and a good source of protein. #WorldOctopusDay www.foodandwine.com/cooking-tech...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 23h

Fluffernutters is a favorite New England Sandwich made with peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff on white bread. It is an empty-calorie food. Enjoy! #NationalFluffernutterDay newengland.com/yankee/histo...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 23h

Celebrate the comfort of pierogi — Eastern Europe’s beloved dumpling! Filled with potatoes, cheese, cabbage, meat, or fruit, these handmade pockets of joy bring generations together, from farm to table. #Pierogi #NationalPierogiDay dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2016/10/nati...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 23h

Celebrate Salmon! - Salmon is a fish high in omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. The green beans were grown in our garden #Salmon #NationalSalmonDay dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2017/10/nati...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower That May Be Contaminated With Listeria. #FSIS #USDA #ALERT www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-aler...

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eatrightPRO @eatrightpro.bsky.social · 2d

👀 Need some social media or blog content ideas?

📱 The Academy's quarterly social media toolkit is here to help! It includes key celebratory dates for this fall & holiday season. 🎃

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#eatrightPRO #dietetics

Social Media Toolkit cover by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for October-December 2025, featuring an image of a vibrant salad in a black bowl, surrounded by pine branches.

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

Many memory supplements don’t live up to the hype. Studies show ginkgo biloba & fish oil don’t improve cognition unless you’re deficient. Real brain boosts? Exercise, balanced nutrition & the MIND diet! www.consumerreports.org/vitamins-sup...

The Truth About Memory Supplements

Consumer Reports tells you if memory supplements actually work and what to do instead of taking them.

www.consumerreports.org

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

National Fruit at Work Day: Fruit stimulates the memory and improves staff morale and wellbeing, #EatFruitatWorkDay #Fruit www.themommiesreviews.com/october-6-na...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

Thank a Healthcare Foodservice Worker - Excellence in Every Meal. #HealthcareFoodserviceWorkersWeek www.daysoftheyear.com/days/healthc...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

Kid’s Corner: Weight-based bullying in children can harm mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue, sleep problems, & isolation. Promote #kindness. Learn to STOP Bullying. World Day of #BullyingPrevention #Obesity #Bully www.obesityaction.org/resources/ki...

Kid's Corner: Weight-Based Bullying in Children - Obesity Action Coalition

by Kristal Hartman Fall 2022 As a person living with the chronic disease of obesity, I have been at the receiving end of weight-based bias and stigma. This has negatively impacted my mental health, se...

www.obesityaction.org

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

This week, we celebrated #ChildHealth. When looking for experts in food and nutrition, follow #KidsEatRight www.eatright.org/kids-eat-rig... @eatright

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 1d

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-to-Eat Meals Containing Spinach That May Be Contaminated With Listeria. #FSIS #ALERT
www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-aler...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

Meet my son, Jake. He’s been living with Cerebral Palsy for 37 years—his strength and spirit inspire me every day. 💚 Let’s raise awareness and celebrate resilience on #WorldCerebralPalsyDay. #Inclusion #AbilityNotDisability

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

World Day of Bullying Prevention® Help Turn America Blue For The Safety Of Our Youth! #BeKind #BlueUp #BlueShirtDay
www.stompoutbullying.org/world-day-bu...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrate #PlusSizeAppreciationDay! Embrace body diversity, self-love & confidence. Move beyond body shaming to body appreciation. Every shape is beautiful; every size deserves respect. #BodyPositivity #Inclusion
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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

World Cerebral Palsy Day: Challenges of Feeding. Many with cerebral palsy face feeding, nutrition, & digestive issues due to CP affecting muscles & nerves, including facial muscles. #CerebralPalsy dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2017/03/marc...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

The theme for #WorldCerebralPalsy is #UniquelyCP. Raising a child with any disability requires compassion and understanding. As your child transitions into adulthood, expect obstacles and celebrate milestones worldcpday.org

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

Noodles are a food made from doughs containing such foods as rice, wheat, potato, buckwheat, maize, legumes, and nuts. Recipe: Vegetarian Pad Thai #NationalNoodleDay dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2014/10/octo...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

German Cooking: The Complete Guide to Preparing Classic and Modern German Cuisine, Adapted for the American Kitchen #NationalGermanAmericanDay amzn.to/30IE144

German Cooking: The Complete Guide to Preparing Classic and Modern German Cuisine, Adapted for the American Kitchen

Much more than sausage and sauerkraut, combines traditional recipes with lighter dishes that reflect the contemporary German lifestyle. From soups and salads to entrees and desserts, this book is p...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 2d

Oktoberfest Red Cabbage: Four generations of family celebrate Oktoberfest. This tart & sweet dish of red cabbage & apples, also known as rotkohl. @tasteofhome Nutrition Profile provided by @DietitianOnline #NationalGermanAmericanDay www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/germ...

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 3d

Public school teachers are crowdfunding for supplies and 'dream' school projects. Support a school in need at donorschoose.org #WorldTeacherDay

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 4d

Foster Poultry Farms, LLC Recalls Chicken Corn Dog Products Due To Possible Extraneous Matter Contamination. #RECALL #FSIS www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-aler... Foster

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Dr Sandra Frank @dietitianonline.bsky.social · 4d

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. #WorldAnimalDay #Exercise #Companionship #Unconditionallove www.worldanimalday.org.uk

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