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What Can I Eat With IBD? Gastrointestinal Diseases and Food Avoidance: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, GI Surgery
You Can Probably Eat More Than You Think With Your IBD, Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Why Picky Eating is Not Only About the Food: Consider an Underlying Diagnosis
Sometimes Picky Eating is Not Just About the Food. An Underlying Diagnosis Might Explain Your Child's Picky Eating and Other Behaviors.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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What Does it Feel Like to Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Semaglutide?
While on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Semaglutide, it Feels Like You Don't Think About Food All the Time. Hunger Before Mealtimes Still Remains.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Does Sleep Really Matter? How Sleep Affects Nutrition
Sleep Matters a Lot for Good Nutrition. Sleep Affects Hormones, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, and Risk of Diabetes and Obesity.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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I Want to Change Everything! Why the "Extra Credit" of Nutrition May Not be Necessary, and What are the Most Important Diet Changes
Not Every Change is Necessary for Every Health Concern. Learn About Focusing Your Efforts on the Most Necessary Nutrition Changes
Brendel Plonka
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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My Patients' Favorite Foods--Ideas for You to Try Too
My Patients Have Great Ideas of Food to Eat. Try These Delicious and Unique Dishes for a New Food Idea.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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My Thoughts as a Dietitian About Using Food as a Reward for Children
Using Food as a Reward for Children is Probably Not a Good Idea. It Can Lead to Disordered Beliefs About Food and Eating.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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How Can I Get Exercise as a Busy Mom (Or Dad!!) With Little Kids?
It Takes Intention to Get Exercise as a Busy Mom or Dad With Little Kids. Here are Some Ways You Can Get Exercise.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Why do I Eat So Much at Parties?
Food Scarcity Mindset Might Compel You to Eat a Lot at Parties. Use This Cognitive Strategy to Combat Overeating at Special Occasions.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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Seven High Protein Meals for Lunch from Takeout
Here are Seven High Protein Meal Ideas from Takeout. Burger, Fish Sandwich, Burrito, Chicken Wings, and More. Learn How to Order Your Meal.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Top Reasons People Come to Me as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Top Reasons People See Me as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist are Blood Sugar, Disordered Eating, Breastfeeding, and Cholesterol.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Five Easy Balanced Meal Ideas
Use These Five Easy Balanced Meal Ideas When You Don't Have Time for the Kitchen. Pita Pizza, Chicken Wraps, Lentil Soup, Chicken Dinner...
Brendel Plonka
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Raw vs Cooked Vegetables: Are Cooked Vegetables Healthy? Are Raw Vegetables More Nutritious? What Vegetables Your Health Needs
Raw Vegetables vs Cooked Vegetables: Which Are Better for Health? Both! Here is Why.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Seven Factors of Your Lifestyle You Didn't Know Affect Your Health
Many Factors Affect Your Nutrition: Your Job, Your Home, Your City, Your Cooking Skills, and Your Hobbies.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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Healing Inflammation with Nutrition: Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Following an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Takes Effort and Attention to Everything You Eat. Avoid Pro-Inflammatory Meat, Sugar, and Refined Grain.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 7, 20244 min read
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What Should I Look at on the Nutrition Facts Label? Which Parts of the Nutrition Facts Label are Important? How to Read a Nutrition Label
Learn How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label. Look for Protein, Fiber, and Added Sugar. Ignore What is Unimportant.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 5, 20243 min read
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What if I Don't Want to Make Nutrition Changes? The Challenges of Nutrition Behavior Change and Why We Choose Not to Change: Diet Change is Hard
Diet Change is Hard, and Not Everyone Wants to Make Changes With Nutrition. People Can Decide Not to Make Changes in Their Nutrition.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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Is Blue Food Dye Safe for Kids' Health? A Look at FD&C Blue Dye 1 and FD&C Blue Dye 2
FD&C Blue Dye 1 and FD&C Blue Dye 2 Are Not Food Additives You Need to Worry About. Focus on Improving Nutrition Basics.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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Diet Foods That are Worth Eating Because They Can Taste Good: How to Prepare Rice Cakes, Cottage Cheese, and Cabbage
Diet Food is Just Food. It Can Taste Good or Bad. Read How to Prepare Rice Cakes, Cottage Cheese, and Cabbage to Make Yummy Dishes.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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Is Food Coloring Really That Bad for my Child? Is Red Dye 40 Bad For You?
Red Dye 40 Might be Bad for a Minority of Children with Hyperactivity. Check with Your Pediatrician for Non-Diet Treatment Options First.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 26, 20243 min read
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