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We're three Chicago-area students pursuing a Master's degree in Nutrition Science.

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Race and Dietetics

“Denial is the heartbeat of racism, beating across ideologies, races, and nations. It is beating within us.” Ibram X. Kendi I, like many...

Erica

Aug 24, 20204 min read

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What I ate while backpacking

“Do one thing every day that scares you” Eleanor Roosevelt "Wild and Wonderful" is the slogan for West Virginia--and that was definitely...

Erica

Jul 30, 20202 min read

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Easy Summer Breakfast ideas (that are not smoothies)

My favorite meal of the day is, by far BREAKFAST! And in these summer months its nice to have a meal option that doesn’t involve getting...

Erica

Jun 25, 20203 min read

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Diversity and Inclusion in Dietetics: A Student's Perspective

Nine days after the death of George Floyd, in response to growing calls, emails, and petitions from Registered Dietitians (RDs) across...

Emily Guzman

Jun 22, 20204 min read

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My food journey

Growing up I was a very adventurous eater. I am often reminded by my family that my favorite foods as a small child were blueberries and...

Erica Drost

Jun 17, 20204 min read

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What you can expect for nutrition graduate school -- the first year reflection

I was late for my first graduate class at UIC. Public transportation was delayed by 30 minutes, I ran from the station to the school...

Liyao

Jun 3, 20203 min read

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Does Vitamin C prevent colds?

"You've got to go out on a limb sometimes because that's where the fruit is" -Will Rogers “Eat some vitamin C!” is one of the most...

Erica Drost

May 28, 20204 min read

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What is the Non-Diet Approach?

About half of the U.S. population follows a specific diet to achieve health or weight loss, yet research tells us that diets simply don’t...

Emily

May 20, 20204 min read

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First Year Reflection

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” -Søren Kierkegaard FIRST YEAR OF GRAD SCHOOL. DONE. In a lot of...

Erica Drost

May 15, 20203 min read

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