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Practice Blog

The Practice Blog is for dietitians and by dietitians!  Our members from across the country share their diverse experiences. 


What the Practice Blog can do for you:

  • Help you create connections through shared experiences and storytelling.
  • Engage you in issues that impact your practice.
  • Encourage participation from other dietitians because of your comments and through social media sharing.
  • Inspire you and increase your profile by promoting the diversity of our profession’s roles, responsibilities and experiences.
The Practice Blog is a reflection of you – your stories and your practice experiences. Check out the Writing Guidelines  for ideas on the type of content that you can share.  Have questions or would like to share a story? Contact practiceblog@dietitians.ca

Disclaimer: The opinions of the bloggers are their own. Dietitians of Canada encourages submissions and provides publishing support but does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Please contact the writer directly for concerns or questions about the content.
A unique partnership brought healthy food to downtown Toronto Dec 08, 2016 Author: Anneke Hobson how a mobile fruit and vegetable market changed the food environment outside of Toronto General Hospital. Do you have what it takes to live abroad? 3 vital questions to determine the answer Nov 17, 2016 Author: Thida Ith A registered dietitian shares her passion for travel and living abroad. Leverage your core strengths: Seven tips to consider when starting a business Oct 13, 2016 Author: Lisa Mina If you are thinking of starting your own business, you may feel overwhelmed trying to decide what to do, where to start, or who to talk to. Here are seven tips to consider when launching a business. Five considerations for working with populations with mental illness Oct 06, 2016 Author: Rachel Hicks Rachel, a dietitian in the Hamilton/Toronto area with a passion for working in mental health, shares insights from her recent practicum experiences. “Dietitians on a Mission” take innovative action to improve the food environment in their community Sep 22, 2016 Author: Melissa Couture-Leger, In 2011, I decided to go public in a big way, making myself visible as a dietitian to help people in my community make better food choices Use of thickened fluids in long term care: Is there a better alternative? Sep 08, 2016 Author: Winnie Hung, BASc, MPH, RD A dietitian revisits the use of thickened fluids in long-term care. Publishing a cookbook: Answers to your top questions Aug 18, 2016 Author: Cara Rosenbloom My first cookbook, Nourish: Whole Food Recipes featuring Seeds, Nuts and Beans, was co-authored with Chef Nettie Cronish. The cookbook features 100 expertly crafted and tested recipes with tidbits of practical nutrition advice dispersed throughout. Dietitians: Social justice trailblazers then and now Aug 04, 2016 Author: Jennifer Brady Although my internship prepared me well to practice as a dietitian, I left it with more questions than answers. I wondered about the (primarily) women who built the profession from the ground up. Dietitian off duty in Haiti – 6 unexpected food observations Jun 16, 2016 Author: Johanna McLeod Haiti is considered the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Residents deal with political instability, poor nutrition, deficient sanitation systems, and reduced access to health care services and vaccinations. Fasting during Ramadan: What dietitians need to know & how to help your clients May 26, 2016 Author: Mohamed Rezk Mohamed, a dietitian from Egypt, shares tips for working with clients that participate in Ramadan and provides an example meal plan.
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