Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
What does home cooking look like in the 21st century?
How often is everything served at a meal in your home made 100% from scratch? What does that term even mean today? We certainly don’t...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Which ethics principles are of greatest concern when communicating nutrition?
In last week’s post, we explored the importance of communication skills in elevating the nutrition expert to a nutrition authority. Along...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 29
- 3 min
Obesity is misunderstood and BMI is misused. How can we provide clarity?
A nutrition topic that has gone through a major transformation in recent years is our understanding of the disease of obesity. When I was...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jul 14
- 4 min
What creates effective communication? Creating context for the audience is key.
What creates effective communication? This question is the focus of a series of posts featuring 8 key principles from Communicating...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Are magical nutrition solutions real or a misconception? Learn the truth.
You’re scrolling social media or looking at magazine covers in the grocery check-out line… which of these ads have you seen? “Doctors...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 16
- 3 min
Why can’t nutrition experts agree? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect.
A common complaint about scientists in general and nutrition scientists, in particular, is that they can’t agree. One day they say coffee...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 9
- 4 min
Are dangers lurking in our food? Conquer this misconception with truth and respect.
Do you, or others you know or work with, have a fear of a particular food or food component? If so, why? Is there truly danger lurking?...
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Barbara J. Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Jun 2
- 4 min
Can we conquer the good food - bad food misconception? Yes. With truth and respect.
One of the misconceptions about food and nutrition that drives nutrition professionals crazy is when people categorize food as all good...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 31
- 8 min
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Use AI to explain complex concepts.
Is using AI smart? Is it safe? That is the question... Just one day before publishing this post, the New York Times published an article...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 10
- 2 min
National Nutrition Month® - 50 Years of Celebrating Nutrition
National Nutrition Month® is a campaign of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, held each year in March, to “focus attention on the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
What does healthy mean?
When communicating about nutrition, the adjective “healthy” is used a LOT. Consider the many ways we use the word healthy as a descriptor...
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Guest post by Samantha Maldonado
- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
No One-Size-Fits-All When Communicating with Others, Interview with Beryl Krinsky of B.Komplete
Beryl Krinsky owns a wellness company, B.Komplete, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship. Her company focuses on educating and...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate a world of flavors - without leaving home!
Do your menus need a revamp? Do you find yourself eating the same things over and over and over? Boring! This year’s National Nutrition...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 min
Waste not, want not. A book review of Zero Waste Cooking for dummies.
Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
5 Tips for Pitching to the Media
Why should nutrition professionals pitch story ideas and messages to the media? In a nutshell: to expand our reach and influence by...
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Guest post by Taylor Lechner, MFN, RD, LD
- Sep 3, 2021
- 4 min
4 Healthy Habits That Could Turn Unhealthy
As dietitians, we dedicate years to learning how to help people be the healthiest they can be. We learn what to eat in what amounts, how...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
#NNM2021 promotes a personalized plate
During my many years of counseling patients from all walks of life, a common perception they arrived with was the fear that meeting with...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Feb 21, 2020
- 2 min
Are you really an expert if you can’t communicate well?
Communication expertise is essential for nutrition professionals to make a difference and have an impact.
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Guest post by Julie Satterfeal, MS, RDN, LD
- May 17, 2019
- 5 min
You are worth more than your weight
Our guest blog is written by registered dietitian nutritionist Julie Satterfeal. Get to know her better on the community page. Julie is...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
- Mar 8, 2019
- 2 min
March is...
March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, March Madness, and… if you are an RDN, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,...
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