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Kristi Veltkamp
Kristi is one of the Outpatient Dietitians at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. 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 to be at its best. Her job includes a wide variety of responsibilities, including outpatient nutrition counseling (with special interest in sports nutrition), teaching an Intuitive Eating class, and providing nutrition education for patients in the hospital. She can usually be found playing or watching sports, out in the sun, or inside reading or crafting. When asked what she eats, Kristi states “Whatever I want to eat. There are no diets. Just eating food the way we were made to eat it”.
Posts from Kristi Veltkamp
Los diez ingredientes que debe evitar en sus alimentos
Se sorprenderá al leer algunos de ellos en la lista.
The magic of herbs
Don't miss these flavorful, powerful antioxidants. Our 7 easy tips show you how to make the most out of your herb garden.
Make peace with your body
Nurture a lifelong healthy outlook by reevaluating the expectations you place on yourself.
Eat your way to better sleep
What you eat—and don’t eat—before bed will play a big role in what happens when your head hits the pillow.
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.
Stressed? Beware the weight gain
You can't change your body's biological response to stress, but you can change the way you eat and live.
Don’t let the weight gain Grinch get you
A registered dietitian explains how little decisions can make a big difference when you’re surrounded by mounds of sweets and savories.
