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Title: NutriKit Price: $189�00

Website:

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Review:

Looking for fun and innovative ways to provide hands-on nutrition education? Want to keep children interested in your nutrition lesson plans or teach adults with different education levels? Nutrikit will help you vamp up your nutrition education and keep your clientele involved in learning� Nutrikit is a nutrition educational tool that provides hands-on learning and creativity� It includes life-size images of food and beverages� The food items have the nutrition information and standard portions for each item� These life-size images can provide exposure to new foods� Using the food images and a large printout of a healthy eating pattern, you will be able to play games, create scenarios and other activities as a group� I recommend this product to any nutrition educator who is tired of only using PowerPoints and worksheets during their lessons� The Nutrikit is well worth the investment to improve your way of teaching and to better involve your audience in learning� Reviewer: Lauren Castellucci, MS, RD, CLC Title: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Title: The PlantBased Boost: Nutrition Solutions for Athletes and Exercise Enthusiasts Author: Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE

Date: 2019 Publisher: Super Kids Nutrition Inc� Price: Hardcover $24�95, Paperback $13�99 Review: Tired of sports nutrition books that only focus on protein, carbs and hydration? Melissa Halas’s The Plant-Based Boost may be exactly what you are seeking� Besides chapters on familiar topics, Halas tackles the importance of balanced intake and how fats, micronutrients and phytochemicals can not only improve health, but can enhance athletic performance and recovery� Plant-Based Boost is intended for athletes and exercise enthusiasts interested in a plant-focused sports diet� Halas moves beyond the simple “do this, don’t do that” instructions to evidence-based discussions, so this book may be the best fit for an athletic reader keen on the science behind the recommendations� This book can also be enjoyed by dietitians interested in well-rounded, plant-based sports nutrition� Plant-Based Boost overflows with charts and tables (44 of them!) ranging from a chart listing phytochemical details including what foods they are found in and their potential benefits, to a table listing the leucine content of foods� Packed with useful tidbits, these charts and tables are separately indexed at the beginning of the book for easy reference� Halas’s helpful hints don’t stop there: sample meal plans, athlete’s plate graphics, and sections on supplements, sports drinks and protein powders are just some of the many features that makes this book a great addition to an athlete’s library� Reviewer: Karen A� Mills, JD, RDN, LD Title: Owner, Dietitian Affiliation: The Healthy Culture, LLC Title: The Microbiome Diet Reset� A Practical Guide to Restore and Protect a Healthy Microbiome� Author: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN

Date: June 2020 Publisher: Rockridge Press Price: $11 Review: Microbiome has become the new buzz word in the wellness field� This book is a fun and practical resource for anyone trying to make sense of how food really affects our overall health including digestion, immunity and even mood� By connecting the latest scientific research on microbiome with nutrition science and natural living, the author answers an array of concerns from digestion to environmental concerns� The book helps to translate the microbiome complexity into real-life advice, including lifestyle choices, household supply, cooking and eating� Purdy addresses all current diet concerns such as personal nutrition and foods to eat/avoid, meal planning, shopping list and recipes for microbiome support� Possible improvements could include adding the scientific background to support the claims and the effectiveness of functional ingredients/ recipes� Not every reader is easily convinced and readily able to give up conventional items (like household items or snacks)� The book can have a stronger punch with additional supportive material from integrative nutrition science perspective to appeal to a broader audience of readers� Overall, the book is written in a very casual style with lots of jokes sprinkled throughout� The book also includes practical resources for natural cleansers and useful herbal remedies from an integrative health specialist� Reviewer: Ella Davar, RD Title: Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist Affiliation: none

Meet the NE Executive Committee

Nicole Rodriguez, RDN

Past Chair/Nominating Committee Chair

Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, and certified personal trainer, resides in the metro New York area, where she offers in-home meal prep, small group training and nutrition coaching� Additionally, Nicole serves as a communications consultant and as the in-house dietitian for NavaFit (an app that connects workout buddies across the country)� A passionate Master of Beef Advocacy, she’s on an eternal quest for the best burger and sharing facts about the animal agriculture industry along the way� Eager to make a positive impact on the next generation, Nicole recently took on the role as leader of her daughter’s Daisy Girl Scout Troop�

Stephanie Dorfman, MS, RDN

Chair-Elect

Stephanie Dorfman, MS, RDN is passionate about all things wellness, running outdoors, puppies, peanut butter and spreading all of the joy� When she’s not at her corporate food service job, you can find her running (usually in Astoria or Central Park), baking challah, or laughing with family and friends� During the summer months, look for her at her favorite sleep-away summer camp, where her family still works and where her grandparents met� Stephanie loves being able to combine all her passions into her profession every day�

Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN, CLT

Chair

Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN, CLT, loves pizza� She has a running list of her favorite places and places that she wants to try� Her numberone pizza place used to be a luggage room in the golden days of Hollywood and has a fermented sourdough crust that is to die for�

Carly Siceloff, MBA, MS, RD, LDN

Treasurer

Carly Siceloff, MBA, MS, RD, LDN, is an Orlando, Florida, local - born and raised! She loves all theme parks, but mostly Disney� You can catch her with her husband and two daughters playing in the parks or splash pads nearly every weekend� When she isn't playing, she's pursuing her passion in corporate health (with her home-office buddy and fur baby, a beagle/lab named Bagel)� Currently, her role is onsite clinical lead for Cigna's health coaching program at Disney� Dreams do come true�

Kate Davis, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Secretary

Kate Davis, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, is the owner of RDKate Sports Nutrition where she helps athletes of all levels from recreational through Olympian� She lives with her husband, three children and dog on a centennial farm in Michigan, where she dabbles in vegetable gardening and canning and dreams about keeping farm animals (but doesn't really want any)� She is always up for a good adventure or trying a new activity�

Allison Koch, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Director of Member Services:

Allison Koch, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, The Running Dietitian, is (unsurprisingly) passionate about running� It wasn't always that way� In elementary school, Allison came dead last in PE� Her father, a runner, encouraged her to keep trying� By her senior year of high school, she was lapping her classmates� Inspired by her father, today Allison helps coach and pace runners as well as continues to race all over the world�

Avanelle Thomas, MPH, RDN, LDN

Director Elect of Membership Services

Avanelle Thomas, MPH, RDN, LDN, is the owner of A�C� Thomas Nutrition Consulting Services, LLC� Avanelle enjoys being relatable to those she works with� She aims to be in an airplane at least once a year, with Guyana being her favourite destination� Caribbean cuisine is her weakness!

Debbie Memmer MS, RDN, LD

Education Coordinator

Debbie Memmer MS, RDN, LD, has enjoyed many years as a clinical dietitian, preceptor and educator, but her passion lies with counseling CKD patients� She loves how others react when they realize the impact correct food choices could make on their lives� Debbie graduated from The Ohio State University and Kent State University� Debbie lives in Ohio with her husband� They are empty nesters as their children are exploring and building their lives� She loves to travel to visit family and enjoy other climates�

Jill Roberts, MCN, RDN

Director of Mentor Services

Jill Roberts, MCN, RDN, is the owner of Living Up Wellness and loves spending time outdoors� She has recently moved back to her small hometown where her ever-expanding animals and garden keep her entertained and busy�

Kelly Wetmore, BS, PT

Member Resource Manager

Kelly Wetmore, BS, PT, has a degree in health science with a nutrition concentration� She is completing her DPD requirements at University of New Haven� She aspires to be a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports dietetics� She’s a personal trainer running Kelly Fitmore LLC, an online nutrition and fitness business� Her passions include bodybuilding, lifting heavy, and sports nutrition research - basically living, eating and breathing nutrition 24/7�

Shelley A. Rael, MS, RDN

Delegate

Shelley A� Rael, MS, RDN, is the author of "The OnePot Weight Loss Plan,” business owner, consultant dietitian, part-time faculty, and lifelong learner who is always willing to try new things from food to adventures� She is a wife, mom, grandmother, and has three four-legged employees who sleep on the job and only bark during recorded interviews and presentations from their home base in Albuquerque, New Mexico�

Leda Medina, RDN, LDN

Policy Advocacy Leader

Leda Medina, RDN, LDN, is the proud owner of LatinaNutritionista�com, a site and private practice where she helps Latinas make peace with food through intuitive eating, inclusiveness and body positivity� In her spare time, you can find her in the kitchen whipping up a new recipe for her self-titled food blog or cooking a meal for her all-time best friend, Capone, her English bulldog�

Nancy Farrell Allen, MS, RDN, FAND

Reimbursement Chair

Nancy Farrell Allen, MS, RDN, FAND, owner of Farrell Dietitian Services, eloped to the South Pacific Seas Cook Islands recently and embraced the island paradise� She loves the awakening of her senses at the beach - the blue waters, fresh air, varying breezes, salty undertones, and sound of the waves� You'll find her parasailing, snorkeling or charter boat fishing when she’s not sampling fresh coconut, mango or pineapple�

Jessica Oswald, MS, RDN/LD

Director of Communications

Jessica Oswald, MS, RDN/LD, is the owner of a private practice specializing in intuitive eating and meal planning� She’s also the clinical dietitian at a pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities� Jessica enjoys cooking, reading and training for the occasional half-marathon� She’s also a proud cat mom; ask her about that time she crawled under a car to rescue a kitten�

Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN

Newsletter Editor

Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN, owns a private practice in Chapel Hill, NC, where she specializes in intuitive eating and sports nutrition� Her idea of a perfect birthday involves running a half-marathon followed by beer and good food� When Jessica isn't running, she's probably dancing in the kitchen with her kids or jumping on the trampoline�

Meagan Nielsen, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN

Incoming Newsletter Editor

Meagan Nielsen, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN, is a sports dietitian with her own private practice and is the team dietitian for USA Weightlifting� When she’s not working or eating, she’s probably either in the gym prepping for her next powerlifting competition or throwing her nieces and nephews across a pool while soaking up some Vitamin D� She also has become slightly obsessed with plants, and has kept (most of) them alive thus far�

Cathy D'Orazio, MS, RDN, LDN

CPE Coordinator

Cathy D'Orazio, MS, RDN, LDN, owns a private practice that specializes in sports, cardiovascular and wellness� She is dedicated to meeting her clients where they are in their health journey and provides individualized nutrition plans that help each client define and attain her/his nutrition goals� Outside the office, Cathy enjoys spending time with her husband and family at the beach and traveling to cheer on one of her favorite sports teams�

Hailey Crean, MS, RD, CDCES

Website Coordinator

Hailey Crean, MS, RD, CDCES, is the owner of Hailey Crean Nutrition, LLC and specializes in nutrition education and support using telehealth interventions for individuals with diabetes and conditions of metabolic syndrome� In addition to her nutrition practice, Hailey runs The Virtual Diabetes Education Program at Hailey Crean Nutrition, LLC, an ADCES-accredited program for diabetes self-management education and support�

Keirnin Harris, RD, CLE

Hub Manager

Keirnin Harris, RD, CLE, owns Ayvell, LLC where she works with women to overcome dieting mindset, reduce inflammation and stress, and increase joyful movement� She is dedicated to helping women feel their best, be their best and learn to love food again� Keirnin enjoys spending time with her two daughters, husband and cats� When not working she can be found going on walks, bike rides or reading�

Beth Stark, RDN, LDN

PR Marketing Coordinator

Beth Stark, RDN, LDN, PR and Marketing Coordinator, is a Pennsylvania-based nutrition and culinary communications consultant and director of channel marketing and nutrition outreach for the Pennsylvania Beef Council/Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative� Beth spends her spare time outdoors taking part in both land and water activities with her family and friends� She's currently working to perfect her stand-up paddle boarding skills�

Leslie Weidner, RDN

Social Media Coordinator

Leslie Weidner, RDN is registered dietitian nutritionist with a virtual telehealth practice, providing 1:1 nutrition coaching for women in perimenopause� She enjoys teaching women over 40 how to eat in a balanced way that supports their hormonal health without dieting or restrictions� She currently lives outside of Seattle, WA with her husband and two boys� Leslie loves having the flexibility of being home with her boys while still working in a career that she is passionate about�

Megan McFadden, RDN, CD

Community Outreach Coordinator

Megan McFadden, RDN, CD� When she's not talking nutrition you can find her giggling with her two little ones, or planning her next trip� With her passport at the ready, Megan is always up for a new adventure�

Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD

Director of Meetings

Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD, is the owner of Hungry Hobby LLC, a nutrition counseling and communications-focused business� She is author of the blog Hungry Hobby and book Meal Prep for Weight Loss� Kelli doesn't believe that food can be "too sweet"- her favorite dessert is frosting of any flavor and type�

Kristi Coughlin, MS, RDN

Incoming Director of Meetings

Kristi Coughlin, MS, RDN, loves spreading happiness with her business Bring About Happy by creating uplifting products inspired by former private-practice clients� In her spare time, she can be found with her family by the lake, traveling, or enjoying her favorite food - pizza!

Rahaf Al Bochi, RDN, LD

Member Awards

Rahaf Al Bochi, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Olive Tree Nutrition LLC� Her main specialties are in prenatal nutrition, diabetes and Mediterranean eating� She's a new mom and loves to spend time in nature with her husband and girl�

Janine Faber, MEd, RDN, LD

Director of Sponsorships

Janine Faber, MEd, RDN, LD, is a nutrition communications consultant focusing on media communications, health professional outreach and community education� She is often out with her two young kids exploring during the day and enjoying meals with her whole family at night�

Leah Tsui, MS, RDN

Incoming Director of Sponsorship

Leah Tsui, MS, RDN, owner of Leah Tsui Nutrition LLC� Leah has become quite the plant mom during quarantine� She bakes sourdough bread weekly and loves exploring Los Angeles� In her time off from being an RDN, you can find her coaching functional fitness at her favorite gym, reading a book (or two!) for the several book clubs she's in, or running along the beach�

Caree Cotwright, PhD, RDN

Diversity Liaison

Caree Cotwright, PhD, RDN, is a wife and mom of three precious girls, a food lover and cook, and a childhood obesity prevention advocate� She is passionate about using creativity to promote good nutrition and health� In addition to being a nutrition theater playwright and poet, she practices doing African dance and yoga to be her best self�

Yvette Quantz, RDN, LDN

Nominating Committee

Yvette Quantz, RDN, LDN, will never turn down an invitation to connect over coffee� Serving as NE's Nominating Committee Chair, she's driven to do work that matters� She enjoys the diversity of her career and currently serves as the marketing dietitian for Ochsner's Eat Fit Acadiana, as well as the founder of Customized Nutrition Newsletters, Foodspirations, and a part time-private practice, Food Therapy� When not supporting her clients, colleagues, or community to nourish an elevated life with words, food, and service, she's watching Netflix dramas� After 16 years of marriage, her husband is still perplexed at this irony� As a dietitian, she reminds him it's called balance�

Andrea Ramos, MCN

Nominating Committee

Andrea Ramos, MCN, founder and CEO of Healthy FRIENDZ Nutrition LLC� Through interactive programs, she helps families with health concerns improve the quality of life with fresh foods, customized for ethnicity and cultural heritage� Andrea is passionate about anything pertaining to children and gets practice with her five grandchildren� She may be planting an organic garden from seeds, cooking together or competing in all sorts of playful competitions� With activities like pushups, bike riding and jumping rope, she is definitely a child at heart�

Lauri Egan, RDN, CPT

Executive Director

Lauri Egan, RDN, CPT� Lauri considers herself lucky to be constantly involved with today’s nutrition giants pushing the boundaries� She dubs herself a connoisseur of great sunrises, dark chocolate and sidewalk chalk art� When not on the computer, she can be found strumming a guitar, creating impromptu workouts with her kids and, of course, cooking in the kitchen�

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