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What REALLY makes a heart happy?
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Posted 2/8/2012 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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I’ve always been a fan of February. It’s “all about the heart” month. With Valentine’s Day and Heart Health month in full swing, I began to wonder what REALLY makes a person’s heart happy? The heart often represents a symbol of “emotional” well-being because a lot of input is needed in both diet and social support to help it go pitter-patter. What kind of input? Well, as any scientist would, I started looking for answers and asking questions!
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Exchange It!
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Posted 12/20/2011 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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The holidays are rich with traditions! They are often what we look forward to most as we celebrate with family and friends. One of my favorite traditions is enjoying creative gift and food exchanges. Through the years we have expanded far beyond the cookie swap! It has provided great memories, valuable treasures, and a way to share a bit of what makes each of us unique.
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Getting Social
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Posted 2/28/2011 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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Quick question…what does a cup of yogurt, a fashionista, a dietitian, and facebook have in common? At first glance, not much. As a dietetic student (many moons ago), I always knew part of my profession would be to communicate nutrition information. I had no idea it was during the dawn of a communication revolution!
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Expert Perspectives on Bone Health (Part Two)
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Posted 1/17/2011 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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To continue the dialogue of bone health, we asked expert Connie Weaver Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Department Head at Purdue University, to discuss her perspective on this timely topic.
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Top Poll Results of 2010!
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Posted 1/4/2011 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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The Times Square ball has dropped, the horns have been blown, and all the polling results from bellinstitute.com have been tallied! What questions got your top votes last year? Here’s a sample of what you had to say…
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It wouldn't be a holiday without....
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Posted 12/20/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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We all have at least one favorite holiday tradition. As a foodie, mine typically revolves around culinary experiences that help define my festivities. What has fascinated me over the years is the persistence of maintaining these traditions, no matter how absurd!
Take my husband’s family for example…
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Expert Perspectives on Bone Health (Part One)
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Posted 11/22/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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New Calcium and Vitamin D intake recommendations will be announced by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on November 30. In anticipation of this announcement we asked expert Robert P. Heaney, M.D., Vice President for Research at Creighton University, to discuss his perspective on bone health.
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To Trick or Treat...that is the question?
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Posted 10/4/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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As a dietitian and mama of two school age kiddos, this time of year often brings commentary on my giveaway habits at Halloween. Either to my face, or whispers behind me, I hear other parents say, “I bet you don’t believe in handing candy out at Halloween?”
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The Diabetes Difference
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Posted 8/15/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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“Changing Lives, Building Knowledge, and Creating Opportunities.” This was the theme of the August 2010 American Association of Diabetes Educators Conference. In a growing and multifaceted disease, I was inspired by the approaches these educators employ to enhance the health of their patients.
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Seasonal Eating
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Posted 6/11/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year! Nope it wasn’t my birthday, or anniversary, it was the first day of my Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pick-up. It’s a glorious day each late spring that the first box of vegetation bounty arrives at my local drop site.
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And the Winner Is.....
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Posted 5/25/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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Recently I wrote a post discussing the first Minnesota Idea Open Challenge contest. Over 400 ideas were submitted to tackle the issue of: How could your community use $15,000 to help people eat smart and be active? So what was the winning concept? What is this ‘Idea Open’ anyway? So glad you asked!
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Being Part of the Solution!
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Posted 4/19/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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If your community had $15,000 to help people eat smart and be active, how would you use it?
There has been plenty of discussion recently concerning the best approach to growing public health challenges in America. How are we finding solutions?
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Sixty-Six Days
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Posted 3/30/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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I’ve often heard it takes 21 days for a new habit to form. As we approach spring, how many New Year’s resolutions have actually sprung into action? A study published in the July 2009 European Journal of Social Psychology found that daily events like eating fruit at lunch or running for fifteen minutes took an average of sixty-six days to become a habit.
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The Mighty Mint Sprig
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Posted 3/16/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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Today I ran outside with short sleeves on. This may not sound impressive, but mid-March in Minnesota is not known for tropical breezes. I came home and noticed that my entire garden was free of the snowy blanket that had engulfed it only days ago. On further inspection I noticed something amazing…a mint sprig shooting out of the dense black soil!
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A Comforting Thought
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Posted 2/8/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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At a recent girlfriend gathering the discussion of, “events and the favorite foods that go with them”, was an exciting topic. We went down the line from holiday feasts, Super Bowl party snacks, and Valentine’s Day desserts.
After I stopped dreaming of chocolate truffles, I considered the notion, “Can comfort foods actually be good for our health?”
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Good Day Sunshine!
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Posted 1/27/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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It’s that time of year (especially if you live in the tundra north like I do) in which the daily shot of sunshine seems elusive. With the warmth and glow of the sun also comes a soaking dose of Vitamin D. Last year was a big “media” year for the usually low key D. So what's the breakdown of the recommendations and how should we be guiding our patients on Vitamin D intake?
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Eating for Performance! We Need Your Help!
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Posted 1/18/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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This month the Bell Institute will be speaking with Dr. John Ivy, exercise physiologist and Department Chair of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin. For the past thirty years he has researched simple, healthy options for building strength, endurance and muscle mass. The best part is you get to ask Dr. Ivy the questions! Submit your questions this week and tune in for the answers on bellinstitute.com!
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Wholly Confusion
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Posted 1/11/2010 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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Information overload is everywhere. As experts in the field of nutrition and health, we are suppose to be “on top” of the latest research. I don’t know about you, but that feels daunting in a science that is constantly evolving. At the October 2009 American Dietetic Association conference in Denver, I had the opportunity to learn, listen, and educate. One area of confusion I noticed was around the benefits of whole grain. I had several colleagues ask, “Why isn’t the fiber content similar in all whole grain products and what are the positives to increasing dietary whole grains?”
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Moving the Dial
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Posted 12/22/2009 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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One of my favorite teaching tools is the “Stages of Change” for modifying health behavior. Early in my career, I would get discouraged when I didn’t see enough “progress” in some of my patients as they endeavored to make better choices. I loved how this model taught me there are victories even in the small progressions people make everyday.
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Welcome to Our New Website Home
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Posted 11/11/2009 by
Christina Meyer-Jax MS, RD
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I have a guilty pleasure of watching home improvement TV shows. I think the biggest thrill is seeing how the end result of these shows really improves the lives of the people who actually live in these houses! They have more useable space for their daily needs and for hanging out with family and friends. At the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition we are so excited to show you our new website home!
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