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Lack of access to nutritious food, food deserts, and food insecurity all negatively health. That’s one of the reasons why ‘Food / Nutrion’ is one of the key social determinants of health. What if we started including nutrition as part of discharge education, encouraging registered dietitians to visit with patients prior to discharge? Do you think something like this would help shift the curve? What is your organization doing to address nutrition-related social determinants of health?

Happy to share this new article I wrote for the Brandman Centers for Senior Care Blog. How do you stay Culturally Competent? https://lnkd.in/gHtE2dF8

Every meal we prepare is filled with love and care. A nourishing breakfast helps our clients start their day with strength, comfort, and joy. 🥣💖 Contact My Tidel Care www.mytidelcare.com to learn more about our compassionate, health-focused home care services! 💖 At MyTidelCare, we believe that a healthy, nutritious breakfast is essential for our clients’ well-being. Today, we’re preparing a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, banana, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and ground nuts. Every ingredient is carefully chosen to provide balanced nutrition, supporting heart health, energy, and immune strength. Each meal is prepared with love, knowing that a good breakfast can bring comfort, strength, and a positive start to the day. Because caring for our clients isn’t just about providing service – it’s about nurturing their health and happiness. 💖 #MyTidelCare #HealthyBreakfast #SeniorNutrition #CareWithLove #ElderlyWellness #HealthyAging #CompassionateCare #HomeCareSupport #SeniorHealth #WellnessForSeniors #HomeHealthCareServices #QualityCare #hospital #Toronto #QualityCare #Healthyliving

It's great to see case study results from New York's public hospital system making plant-based the default meal — 50% of eligible patients now choosing plant-based (up from 1%!), 36% decrease in food-related emissions, cost savings of around 59 cents per meal, and (ready for this one?) 95% patient satisfaction rate! Amazing. I remember working as a clinical dietitian trying to educate patients after they had heart surgery. At the same time they were getting served bacon on their hospital tray, I would be recommending that they avoid bacon due to the saturated and salt. What a confusing message for the patient. Making plant-based meals the default option in hospitals makes sense! It's better for both human health and the health of the planet. Great to know that it can also decrease costs while making patients happy. #plantbased #sustainability #healthcare

👏Incredible news👏In 2022, all 11 hospitals in New York made plant-based meals the default - the results are incredible: 🍎1.2 million plant-based meals have now been served 🍎This cut carbon emissions by 36% 🍎Cost savings were 59 cents per meal 🍎Satisfaction rate over 90%. If patients want to choose meat, they can - but most opt for the plant-based default. An inspiring model that should be copied by other hospitals (and schools) the world over. How do they do it? "All meals are made from scratch at the health system’s Culinary Center in Brooklyn. The culinary team includes Food Service Associates at each hospital who take the patient’s food order, educate them about the flavor and nutrition of the day’s plant-based options, and gather patient feedback about the meal. New recipes are piloted as a “Chef’s Recommendation” and only enter the menu rotation if they achieve an 80% patient satisfaction rate or above. Patients who are discharged from the hospital receive a booklet of plant-based recipes to make at home." #food #meat #plantbased #lessandbettermeat #climatechange #climatecrisis #biglivestock #defundbiglivestock

Check out our biweekly blog series “What CITI Program is Reading.” This week's titles include: •Letter to the nation’s teaching hospitals and medical schools •Health Workers Fear Profits May Trump Safety in New CDC Recs •GM stops sharing driver data with brokers amid backlash See this week's complete list now. What have you been reading? Let us know in the comments. https://loom.ly/1_Cbr5k #InformedConsent #HealthSafety #DataPrivacy

Say it with me… plant-based meals are the future. Don’t believe me? New York City hospitals recently made plant-based meals the default dining option for patients. Here’s what happened: → They started with Meatless Monday in 2019, then plant-based lunches and dinners in 2022. → The staff carefully selected familiar dishes and avoided words like vegan or vegetarian, but opted for catchy meal titles. The results? → Over 50% of the patients chose plant-based meals, with 95% satisfaction. → Patients can still opt for meat. Nobody is forced to eat anything → The biggest public healthcare system in the US is setting an example for others to follow. Win for health. Win for the environment. Win for the future. The NYC hospitals are just the beginning.

🌟 Celebrating Registered Dietitian Day: Beyond the Table 🥕 Today, we honor and celebrate the dedicated professionals crucial in promoting health and wellness through nutrition: Registered Dietitians! 🎉 This year's theme, "Beyond the Table," beautifully encapsulates the holistic approach that Registered Dietitians take towards nutrition. It goes beyond what's on our plates, encompassing the entire journey from farm to fork. From understanding food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers' markets, Registered Dietitians champion sustainable, nutritious eating habits. In today's world, where the choices we make about food impact not only our health but also the health of our planet, the role of Registered Dietitians is more important than ever. They guide us in making informed decisions about what we eat, considering factors like sustainability and environmental impact along the way. As we celebrate Registered Dietitian Day, let's take a moment to thank these dedicated professionals for their invaluable contributions to our health and well-being. Whether they provide personalized nutrition counseling, conduct community outreach, or advocate for food justice and sustainability, Registered Dietitians make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. Join me in recognizing and celebrating Registered Dietitians today and every day! 🥦🌍 #RegisteredDietitianDay #BeyondTheTable #Nutrition #HealthAndWellness #Sustainability #FarmToFork #HealthyEating #RDNDay

Applesauce has been making headlines lately—and for alarming reasons. What’s been recalled? How did this recall begin? How did the applesauce become tainted? And what's next? We answer those questions and more in our newest blog post. (And kudos to the NC Department of Health and Human Services State Laboratory of Public Health, an APHL member, for their role in identifying the problem that prompted this recall!) https://lnkd.in/e5d9q9KM

Another successful year for our Food & Nutrition Team! Proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, we have received zero citations during our annual survey. Despite initial doubts and skepticism, we have proven that excellence is achievable. When I first joined as a CDM in skilled nursing, I encountered skepticism with phrases like "there is always a citation in the kitchen" and "hope they find something small or they will just keep looking for something big." However, we refused to settle for mediocrity. Quoting Francis of Assisi, "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." We have exemplified this spirit by going above and beyond to ensure exceptional standards in our operations. Kudos to the entire team for their dedication and commitment to excellence. Here's to another year of success and continuous improvement! 🌟 #FoodandNutrition #ZeroCitations #Excellence #TeamWork