Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
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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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
- Jul 22, 2022
- 5 min
How can we illustrate data effectively and help audiences make sense of numbers?
Numbers, data, and statistics make up much of what we communicate about nutrition. From simple statements like “make half your plate...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, 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, RD, 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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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, RD, 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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Guest post by Roberta Duyff, MS, RDN, FAND, FADA
- May 16, 2020
- 4 min
Is Food Journalism for You?
Food journalism is about life, culture, and today’s cutting-edge issues, addressed through the lens of food.
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
- Feb 21, 2020
- 3 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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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
- Feb 7, 2020
- 3 min
5 Tips for Communicating Science
One of the biggest frustrations of credentialed food and nutrition professionals is helping the audiences they serve make sense of the...
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Barbara Mayfield, MS, RD, LD, FAND
- Nov 1, 2019
- 3 min
Season to Taste
How often do you see the phrase “season to taste” in a recipe? That phrase will forever have a deeper meaning after experiencing the...
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