Bell Institute of Health & Nutrition

Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day to all the amazing RDNs out there! ?? How are you celebrating today?

Happy National Cereal Day! ?? Did you know that kids who eat cereal tend to have almost 15% more fiber in their diet than kids who don’t? What’s the most popular cereal in your household? ??

Cooking at home is a great way to connect with your food, as well as with your family, friends and culture. In celebration of #NationalNutritionMonth, discover eight tips to develop basic cooking skills, even if you’re on a tight budget:

Hate burpees? We know the feeling! Luckily enough, there are plenty of variations to make them more manageable and suit your fitness level or workout need. Here are 7 variations of the traditional burpee - whether you want to level up or down:

Tomorrow marks the start of National Nutrition Month. This campaign has been organized every year for over 50 years now and it's a great way to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound habits connected to eating and physical activity. This year's theme is "Food Connects Us" and it's a great reminder of the many ways that food can be a connecting factor when it comes to culture, family and friends. Learn more here: https://sm.eatright.org/NNM Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Many of us struggle with back pain from time to time, especially if you have a desk-based job that doesn't involve a lot of movement. Strengthening the muscles in the back can be one way to prevent this, but it might be hard to know how to do this without access to a gym. This article summarizes eight simple exercises that you can do from the comfort of your home and that might improve strength and posture: https://buff.ly/2u0oKjZ

Many consumers are concerned about the potential negative effects of fats and as a health professional, you may get a lot of questions about this. Our friends at International Food Information Council have put together a toolkit to help with this, outlining why we need fat in our diets and what types we should prioritize. Find it here:

Tired of the same old dinner routine? With just a few simple seasoning swaps, you can transform your favorite recipes into exciting new meals! Discover how easy it is to shake up your weekly menu by adding a few different spices and ingredients to these go-to dishes:

It can be hard to estimate how much to eat of a certain food, especially if you don’t have access to any measuring tools. This guide from International Food Information Council is a great resource for such times, all you need is your own hand! ??

Put a fun and fruity twist on Taco Tuesday tomorrow by making these peanut butter & berry tacos! https://buff.ly/3Ehr2jc Have A Plant? Programs