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November 16, 2012

Dietetic Internship Update :: Research at STRIDE

by Stephanie

Goodmorning, goodmorning!

Today is my last day at STRIDE!

Two rotations down, 9 (+ staff relief) to go!

For those who don’t know much about STRIDE, here is a little blurb or “elevator speech” I wrote up:

“STRIDE is a multidimensional program that translates the science and research of health and wellness topics into easily understandable ideas and action among the general public.   STRIDE’s main goal is to advocate, encourage and assist individuals to achieve a healthy weight at all stages of life through exercise, nutrition, and wellness awareness.  This is done through research studies, educational programs, personal and community awareness, consulting, and other various healthy activities.”

I have been working mainly in the science and research realm, which at times has been very tedious and trying.

The nature of this research depends greatly on the participation of the individuals involved, and if they don’t show up for their appointments…

Let’s just say I drove to Lompoc (an hour and a half away from campus) and Paso (40 minutes) for nothing.  Very frustrating.

I do, however, love the dietitian on staff at STRIDE.  I’ve been working with her to create some pretty cool weight loss//healthy eating handouts for pre- and post-partum women {which is the concentration of the two studies I am working on}.

ReThink Your Drink seems to be my claim to fame these past few years…

I’m pretty proud of them, and that’s always a good thing.

I’m off to run now!

Happy Friday!

 

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April 26, 2012

Kashi, Soy, & GMOs

by Stephanie

What’s up! What’s up!

The other night, I came across this picture while procrastinating doing my homework.

Which lead me to this:

Damn, dawg!  94% of soy crops are genetically modified!

Which concerns me, as I love tofu and other soy-based products.

I don’t like to eat science experiments.

I like to keep it real, yo.

GMOs or Genetic Modified Organisms is the creation of new species through DNA cross-breading.  These new species have a higher resistance to pests, disease, drought, and yield greater crops.  From a business stand-point, this is awesome– but, consumption of these products (while still controversial), has been shown to increase immune and allergic reactions, among other unfavorable effects.

The only way to be sure you are not consuming GMOs is to purchase items that are Certified Organic.

This process of becoming Certified Organic is difficult.  Organic farmers must take every precaution to prevent cross-pollination and undergo rigorous audits.  Not to mention, cough up the cash to make all these changes, which affects every additional step in the purchasing process from production to market.

Now, before we throw Kashi under the bus [because I think they are a good company, trying to provide whole and healthy foods for a huge number of people, which is certainly a challenge] let’s take a look at their efforts to reduce GMOs.

Check out Kashi’s GMO Line-up.

Grocery Store List:

  • Autumn Wheat
  • Cinnamon Harvest
  • Island Vanilla
  • Strawberry Fields
  • 7 Whole Grain Flakes
  • 7 Whole Grain Puffs
  • 7 Whole Grain Pilaf

Good work, Kashi.  Hope to see more added to the list in the future!

House Approves.

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