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Healthy Halloween Treat for Kids by Thedra Bird Rattler, MDI Intern 2017-18 Fall is in the air and indeed a beautiful time of year with all the vivid colors presenting themselves as the weather becomes slightly chilly. It brings about a time to wear a jacket that brings warmth to your body. It’s a time […]

Christine B Blog post – media assignment  Updated link: http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/16-savory-oatmeal-recipes

National Child Health Day – by Jack Achenbach, MDI 2017-18

Patient Services Manager Great Falls, MT   Job Description: This exciting position will provide both challenge and satisfaction while allowing you continued career growth. As a member of our management team you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties to include the planning and supervision of patient food assembly and service, scheduling, […]

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2017 Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Award of Excellence for Nutrition Advocacy   Since 2008, the Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MTAND), formerly the Montana Dietetic Association, has honored non‐dietitians with an Award of Excellence for Nutrition Advocacy. The award is presented to individuals who have worked to optimize the health for Montanans as advocates for food and nutrition. The awards […]

Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Recognizes Dietitians   The Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MTAND), a state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, honored several of its members at the June 8, 2017 Food and Nutrition Summit in Billings.  The national organization celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.  To qualify for […]

Nowadays, it seems as though there is always a food or food-group that becomes deemed as the one to avoid like the plague! With so many claims out there it’s hard to keep track of which types of food are good for us to eat, and which are not. Until quite recently, this writer had […]

In our society of plenty, a trip to the grocery can dictate that a person make dozens of minor choices … i.e., store brand vs national brand vs organic vs low-fat vs fat-free vs gluten-free. You get the idea. Over the last decade, the emergence of organic products as staples at national grocery chains has […]

What if I told you that you could get a weekly “present” of delicious, local produce all through summer? Would you enjoy having a mini food holiday every week? Hopefully you said yes! If you shouted NO, perhaps you are visiting the wrong blog… hmm. Anyway, for those of you who said yes, here’s how […]