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RD411 is the Google of Dietetics and Nutrition! Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA A few days ago I received an email from a colleague expressing disbelief that everything on the site is free. “Why don’t you charge?” she asked. She continued to tell me how much money I could make if every user had to pay for the wonderful resources on the site. Her final query asked if I was going to begin charging now that the site is so popular and offers such a vast array of materials. She said many of her friends and colleagues were wondering about this so let me reassure you that I have no plans to begin charging or levying fees for using the site. Instead, I have been extremely selective in allowing a few business and industry partners to advertise on the site and reach out to RD411 users. I turn away more sponsors than I accept because if I cannot personally stand behind a product, I don’t allow it on the site. Please rest assured that RD411 is not going to become an advertising depot but in order to offset costs, I will continue to introduce you to new companies and products that I use and believe in. Please support the companies that support RD411 so I can continue to bring you more and more resources and tools. That way you can get back to the business of nutrition and doing what you do best! As always, I love to hear your comments and feedback. Please email me at Nancy@RD411.com.
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Many thanks to Elena Margarita Rams-Gonzalez, RD, LD/N, CCM for one of the nicest emails I received this month. Elena said she thinks of RD411 as the Google of dietetics and nutrition! Thanks, Elena.
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We all know olive oil promotes heart health by reducing LDLs and increasing HDLs. But have you tried cooking with olive oil instead of other fats? Why not receive the heart health benefits (among many others) by using Filippo Berio Olive Oil in your recipes and everyday cooking? Learn how to substitute Filippo Berio Olive Oil for butter, margarine and other cooking oils by clicking here.
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| RD411 has joined the Twitter craze! Click here to follow along. Tweets will point out new additions to the site, as well as additional news from the world of dietetics, nutrition, and healthcare. And for good measure, there may be some personal comments and observations—now that should be interesting!
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Can a great tasting pasta have a low glycemic index? Dreamfields Pasta contains only 5 grams of digestible carbs and has 5 grams of fiber. Like other premium pastas, Dreamfields is made primarily with durum wheat semolina, which is why it has all of the flavor and texture of traditional pasta. RD411.com users can get a free sample kit so you can taste it and see for yourself. Just click here and a free kit will be mailed to you via the US Mail.
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| Over the past few months, I told you about a new resource that would be ideal for private practice dietitians, entrepreneurs, out-patient dietitians and anyone trying to market their facility, business or practice. I am thrilled that so many of you took advantage of this brand new marketing service designed to help you build your own brand. If you are like many of my friends, you may have developed an extensive mailing list over the years but simply don’t have the time to design slick marketing products to keep your name in front of your target audience. RD411.com now offers bi-monthly four-page newsletters that you can use to stay in touch with your own clients and patients. Each newsletter contains timely topics, covering various aspects of nutrition, health, exercise, and well-being. The content meets the same high standards that RD411.com demands, and is peer reviewed and referenced, where applicable. You can download the file and then send it to your own mailing list or you can bring the file to your local print shop if you prefer paper copies. You can even personalize the newsletter with your contact information. Click here to see the new Summer issue and learn more about this new service.
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Together for the first time, The Association of Nutrition Services Agencies (ANSA) and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) will present one dynamic conference where they will connect the worlds of health and nutrition with sessions unique to and shared by each group. The conference will be held June 24-26, 2009 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, GA. Please click here for more information.
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Each month Dr. Collins will highlight one book she recommends. This month I have been reading a book called In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. If you are in the business of nutrition, this is a must read. I am sure many dietitians will have strong reactions to the book because it brings up some issues that might be hard to swallow including the need for dietitians. Pollan defends food from the food industry on one side and nutritional science on the other. Pollan comments that both sides stand to gain much from widespread confusion about what to eat, a question that for most of human history people have been able to answer without expert help. Pollan proposes a new (and very old) answer to the question of what we should eat that comes down to seven simple but liberating words: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. For more information on this thought provoking book, click here.
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The more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. Think of RD411.com as your virtual assistant. The less time you spend reinventing the wheel, the more time you’ll have for your patients and clients – and yourself. You are welcome to download, modify, and distribute any materials you find on RD411.com for free.
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It is difficult to stay on top of every single topic in the world of nutrition and healthcare. RD411 has a special section called Professional Refreshers that are designed to get you up to speed quickly. If you need a quick overview to refresh your mind on a specific topic, RD411 can help. Here is a partial list of the huge selection of professional refreshers available for your professional growth. Click on each title below to view the complete article. Look for the download buttons in the upper right corner of each article if you would like to use it in your practice. Let RD411.com save you time so you can get back to the business of nutrition and healthcare. Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diet
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New Glucerna® bars will provide people with diabetes new flavors to meet their breakfast eating occasion. Glucerna® Blueberry Snack Bar and Glucerna® Cinnamon Bun Mini-Snack Bar are two new additions to the Glucerna® bar line. For more information, visit www.glucerna.com.
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Totally Free CPEUs RD411.com is happy to present a continuing education course entitled 5 Ways to Be a Better Dietitian. Skelly Publishing is offering 2 FREE CPEUs to RD411.com users. Simply click here to learn some new tricks of the trade while earning 2 FREE CPEUs! Also, for a limited time, Skelly Publishing, an accredited provider of CPEUs for RDs and DTRs, is offering 20% off any purchase just for RD411.com users. Visit http://www.skellypublishing.com and use coupon code RD20 at checkout.
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| Another Totally FREE CPEU NuMedix brings us a new FREE course entitled Vitamin D: The New Nutraceutical. 2008 might be regarded as the year of vitamin D. The journals were eagerly reporting the results of dozens of new studies while the popular press was getting the information out to the masses. Click here to read the latest on vitamin D and receive your one hour education credit.
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| Want to Help a Busy Colleague? RD411’s philosophy is simple – the more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. This is a community site and we welcome submissions, ideas, and suggestions from all colleagues and practitioners. If you have developed a great policy, a helpful form, or have another idea to share, contact Dr. Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N at RD411Office@gmail.com. Our goal is to get you out of the office and back with patients or clients doing what you do best!
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