Fight the fire
Nutrition plays an outsized role in shaping your body's response to inflammation.
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- January 5, 2021
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Author:
Kristi Veltkamp
Kristi is one of the outpatient dietitians in Spectrum Health’s Nutrition Services. She did her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and then went on to complete her master’s degree and dietetic internship at Northern Illinois University. Kristi’s interest in nutrition sparked while competing in basketball as a collegiate athlete. She is always seeking new ways to fuel the body, mind and soul. Her job includes a wide variety of responsibilities, including 1:1 outpatient nutrition counseling (specializing in sports nutrition and weight management), teaching nutrition classes, and media opportunities. She can usually be found outside biking, or inside reading or catching up on favorite shows. When asked what she eats, Kristi states “Real whole foods with 80% good and 20% fun. There are no diets. Just eating food the way we were made to eat it”.
Posts from Kristi Veltkamp
A healthy flair for fall fare
A few quick and easy tweaks can boost the nutrition in your stuffing, soups and more.
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- November 23, 2020
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Top 10 snacks to stay on track
Make these quick-hit favorites your go-to solution if you're looking to lose weight or feel more energized.
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- October 12, 2020
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The superfoods of fall
Autumn will soon arrive, bringing with it the bounty of the harvest season.
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- September 1, 2020
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Sports supplements—worthy or wasteful?
A dietitian shares her top advice: Those 'miracle' ingredients are readily available in a well-balanced diet.
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- August 8, 2020
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Prices high? Shop low
A smart shopping strategy can whip your food budget into shape.
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- July 29, 2020
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Beat the heat by eating right
Hydrate the healthy way with these 10 tips from a dietitian.
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- July 9, 2020
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Picnics, potlucks and … pathogens?
Safe food preparation and smart precautions can help your family avoid illness during outings.
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- May 21, 2020
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Chocolate: Friend or foe?
Enjoy this lovely treat in moderation, and your brain and heart might thank you for it.
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- February 13, 2020
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The vicious cycle: Sugar, processed foods
Want to end those relentless cravings for all things sweet and salty? Bring on the protein, fiber and healthy fats.
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- October 17, 2019
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Meals on the run
A dietitian offers up a scrumptious list of fast and healthy foods—and you can make all of them at home.
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- September 14, 2019
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