Kidney Health 101: Filtering the Facts

By: Chloe Johnson, Dietetic Intern, Samford University

In most people, kidneys function as well-oiled machines. But in some people, the kidneys start to lose their function slowly and can’t keep up with the body’s demands. This is known as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and we can make lifestyle changes to slow down the damage!

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Cooking Up Love, One Oxytocin Boost at a Time

By: Aizya Ali-Mohammed (RDN, LD), Community Dietitian

Oxytocin, the "love hormone" produced by the hypothalamus in the brain, helps us experience feelings of trust, empathy, and connectedness. Childbirth, breastfeeding, and intimacy are stimulants that signal a release of oxytocin into the bloodstream from the pituitary gland where oxytocin is stored. But did you know that there are other ways to enhance this euphoric feeling with food?

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No Cook Winter Dinners

By: Aizya Ali-Mohammed (RDN, LD), Community Dietitian

Cooler temperatures and shorter days have you dreading meal prep? Still want to focus on maintaining balanced nourishment this winter, but are not sure where to start? Break the ice with our recommendations to create an un-brr-lievable array of winter-winter no-cook dinners!

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Fuel Your Defenses, One Meal at a Time

By: Paloma Vega, Dietetic Intern

Winter is knocking, and as the chill sets in, our bodies become prime targets for the pesky cold, flu, and other respiratory gremlins. The struggle is real, but fear not! By making a few clever tweaks to your diet, you can give those sniffles the boot! Bring it on, winter!

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Food Trends for 2025

By: Aizya Ali-Mohammed (RDN, LD), Community Dietitian

The new year is here and it’s the season of fresh beginnings and cheer! Mood-enhancing mocktails, vegan fish, dirty soda, and egg flights are soooo last year. Keep reading to stay one step ahead and ride the delicious wave of food fun rolling in for 2025!

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Are mechanical soft meals right for me?

By: GMM Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

If you are unsure whether our mechanical soft meals are the right choice for you, or have other questions regarding our mechanical soft meal line, our RDNs have sat down to address some of our customers' most common concerns.

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