Nutra Narratives: Recent Episodes

JeJe Noval

Everyone has a story to share that centers around food and all things nutrition, especially dietitians and dietetic students! You’re invited to listen in to their narratives and be inspired and encouraged by what they have to share.

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Andishe is a registered dietitian who has found her calling by helping the dietitians of tomorrow become successful.

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Andreena Lopez, Briana Tran and Janelle Tse are all second year students in the masters of nutrition and dietetics program at Loma Linda University.


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Manny and Santiago are both second year students in the masters of nutrition and dietetics program at Loma Linda University.  They are excited to serve God in the next chapters of their lives after graduation, which is less than a year away.


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Christ Suyat graduated from Loma LInda University from their nutrition and dietetics program. COVID was a challenging time for Chris while he lost his job and had to teach his kids school at home. Now he is back on track with a new job and moving forward in his career.


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Rise Rafferty is a registered dietitian-nutritionist who went back to completing her bacherlor of science degree after her two beautiful children have already grown up.  She is currently serving patients through the telehealth platform and also shingingher light in the realm of television and media.


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I always get asked where does one start to steer their gut in the right direction for good gut health.  Many ask for simple tips.  This is the episode that will provide you with a good foundation for helping you get gut BETTER.


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Briana Tran is about to graduate from Loma Linda University with a bachelors degree in nutrition and dietetics! She shares how the love of her mom for her family played a crucial role in helping her decide what career she needed to embark on.  Congratulation to Briana and the entire class of 2021!


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Sarah D. Hall received her masters degree in nutrition at University of Central Arkansas. She enjoyed serving veteran patients  in the VA system for several years as a clinical dietitian. Sarah then decided to create an avenue for herself that would allow her to have financial freedom in order to enjoy more time with her family.  Now she is serving hundreds of registered dietitian-nutritionists in a non-traditional role.

IG: @thesarahdhall

Website: sarahdhall.com


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Alicia Higgason recently graduated from Loma Linda University with her undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics. She envisioned a private practice as the end goal of her career; however, she is currently enjoying a thriving private practice right out of school.


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Kara Bates was set on a particular plan for her career right after graduating; however, the plan did not become reality right away.  She had no other choice, but to take a different path.  This alternate path has led her to her ultimate dream job!


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Alyssa Perri and Anastisija (Stacy) Avdeyeva are both graduating with a masters of science in nutrition and dietetics in less than a quarter from Loma Linda University.  They both have a passion for helping women leave diet culture in order to live a more rewarding and enjoyable life!


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Vanessa graduated from Loma Linda University, School of Public Health with a masters of public health degree in nutrition.  She is one those RDN’s that has taken a non-traditional role and has been able to launch a couple amazing businesses!


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Jennica Johnson graduated from Loma Linda University and immediately moved back to her home state right after graduation.  While she initially didn’t quite obtain her dream job, she is  now absolutely loving her current post which allows her to share her passion with those she serves.


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Graduation is around the corner for nutrition and dietetics student Eliza Lee. Hailing all the way from Malaysia, she has been enjoying receiving her education here in the United States.


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Andreena will soon be completing her bachelor of science degree in nutrition and dietetics at Loma Linda University. Her story of courage is truly inspirational to all of us, because she had to find her way with no examples before her in the realm of higher education.


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Nina Lin and Janelle Lau are both graduate students in the masters of nutrition and dietetics program at Loma Linda University.  They are both looking forward to graduating this coming June!


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Kim White graduated from Loma Linda University with a degree in nutrition and dietetics. Prior to achieving her goal of becoming a registered dietitian, she was in a thriving career that was in a completely different world. Today, she is loving what she does in serving people and helping them on their health journey.


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Anne Atkinson is a third year nutrition and dietetics student in the masters program at Loma Linda University. After teaching health and nutrition for many years, Anne has decided to go back to school to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.


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Glencill and Sally are graduate nutrition and dietetic students at Loma Linda University. They share their passion for community nutrition, preparing budget friendly meals and their exciting research project.


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Hannah, Laura and Holly are graduate nutrition and dietetic students at Loma Linda University. They share about their research study project and their results.


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Samantha and Jasmine are plant-based registered dietitian-nutritionists.  On this episode the set the record straight on lectins, soy and oil.


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Melissa’s journey took her through recovering from an eating disorder that manifested while she was a young, tender teenager to learning live with irritable bowel syndrome and surviving a scooter accident putting her through two surgeries.

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Regina Fong is a second year nutrition and dietetics student at Loma Linda University. After realizing that staying in the world of business wasn’t her passion, Regina realized nutrition is her true calling and is in pursuit of becoming a registered dietitian-nutritionist.


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Glencill Taylor is a graduate nutrition and dietetics student at Loma Linda University. Although she has been working several years now as a registered dietitian-nutritionist, her husband and children are currently supporting her in pursuing higher education.


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Shyenne Butler is a second year nutrition and dietetics students at Loma Linda University. Hailing all the way from Georgia, Shyenne shares about her nail-biting detours in getting to LLU and how God miraculously pulls through for her.


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Erika Thiede has worked with high school athletes all the way to writing grants worth hundreds of thousands of dollars helping students have access to better nutrition education programs. Now she is taking off to revel in the best job of being a mom.

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All the way from Trinidad and Tobago, we have a brand new faculty member at the department of nutrition and dietetics, Loma Linda University.  Lesley Ann Foster Nicholas, comes to LLU with a vast experience in the world of nutrition.


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While currently a graduate nutrition and dietetics student at Loma Linda University, Jasmine Westerdahl is a newly minted registered dietitian nutritionist.  Her love for helping take care of the planet through sustainable nutrition  and eating plant-based is truly inspiring.

Instagram: @ecoeatsrdn


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Sally Millon is a graduate student at Loma Linda University in the nutrition and dietetics department. She has a love for serving her community.

Instagram and Facebook handle: @sallyspillsthebeans


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Emilie is a brand new registered dietitian nutritionist. She shares how God has led her through a big disappointment in her life, but beautifully corrected the disappointment into triumph. Emilie also shares why eating seasonally is a good thing to do!


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Brittany is a published researcher in the field of nutrition.  Concurrently, she is also a professor at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego.


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Tania is a recent graduate from the nutrition and dietetics program at Loma Linda University. Finances were always a question every year while Tania was in school. Miraculously, God always came through to meet her financial needs.


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Jasmine has combined her psychology background with her love for nutrition. In addition to helping patients live well, she is also helping employees achieve optimum health as well. She is taking the media by storm influencing those who watch her videos and read her blog to take on a healthful living lifestyle.

Connect with Jasmine:

Instagram: @wellnesswithjasmine

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxvEyRPzsUbqAT4R2tsOMQ?view_as=subscriber

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineelnabli/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmineelnabli

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasmineElNabli_

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Cheyenne Thornton is in her second year of her masters program at Loma Linda University. She has traveled the world and discovered her calling to become a dietitian while serving in Uganda.


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Throughout her time at Loma Linda University, Victoria faced big difficulty after difficulty. Problems appeared endless, but she remained connected and grateful to God through it all.


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Jaime was working as a clinical dietitian in Guam. Although she loved working on this beautiful island, she was homesick and missed her family immensely. God had an interesting way of bringing Jaime back home.


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After finishing her doctoral degree, Fay Kazzi needed an outlet to let her creative energy and juices flow. What transpired was an amazing project that would have normally cost close to $100,000 to complete. However, in her case, that wasn’t the case.  It was completed for way less due to her multi-talents.

Fay Kazzi's website: www.theearthycanvas.com

Instagram: theearthycanvas

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Holly almost did not become a dietitian even though she went to school to become a dietitian. However, God had a plan for her that Holly couldn’t even change herself. Contact Holly at: hollyhungerfordcocking@springscs.org 


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Although Toni Marinucci lives clear out on the east coast, she is one dietitian who is helping many people all over the world.  Toni is passionate in guiding individuals to a safe place of food freedom and appreciating their bodies.

Website: https://tipswithtoni.com/about/

Podcast: Tips with Toni

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtEaWZ1J_l34O553nVYwSQ

IG: tips_with_toni


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James Lucas is a registered dietitian of all trades within the realm of nutrition and an exercise physiologist. Not only does he work for a nutraceutical company, but he has a private practice with a specialty in sports nutrition. Therefore, he is a performance enhancing nutritionist. In addition, he provides great workouts and delicious tasting recipes for his followers on Instagram and YouTube with a hip hop theme. Connect with James: www.hiphopnutrition.com IG: jlucas_nutrition


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Numbers are interesting. It can be helpful and on the other hand, not as helpful? Can it help one on their health journey or not?  Listen in and let me share with you what I think.


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Tatiana Keay, MS, RDN specializes in gastrointestinal medical conditions; however, her beyond her specialty is her love and passion to help people achieve longevity. To help people achieve this goal, she has started by creating a tool that will help others as they embark on taking their quality of life to a whole new level.

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https://vitaminkeay.com/the-food-writing-journal/

IG: @vitaminkeayrd


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Katrina Detter shares from her own personal life experience the difficulties she grew up with body image since a very young tender age. Today she has successfully broken free from the shackles that bound her for many years. Her hope, goal and passion in life is to help and free others from the same type of bondage she experienced.

Connect with Katrina on the following social media platforms:

website: livebetterwithkatdetter.com

instagram: @mindful.eating.dietitian

facebook: Live Better with Kat Detter


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Krystal Gheen had a great strategic plan for her career and was able to fulfill the academic portion of her vision. While achieving her terminal degree, Krystal came to an important realization of where God wants her to channel her energies for the current stage in her life.


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Megan Williams recently graduated from Loma Linda University with a masters of science degree in nutrition and dietetics. The next step for her is to take the big board exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her determination has certainly paid off!


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Katie Spada is currently working on her MS in nutrition with a concentration of nutrition and fitness at Northeastern University. She has a private practice working specifically with former athletes. Concurrently, she is also working as pediatric clinical dietitian in Las Vegas. IG handle: @fuel.former.athletes Website: spadastrongnutrition.com


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Shawnyse is a second year dietetic student at Loma Linda University. She authentically shares her personal experiences as a young, black lady and what we can do to move forward towards unity and ending racism.


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Cenida GomezFlores is a nutrition and dietetics masters student at Loma Linda University. She shares how she had to exercise patience in finding her true calling in life.


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Shawnyse Debaun and Janelle Lau are both nutrition and dietetic students and working together as research partners. They openly share their current struggles, while keeping up the faith in their daily lives.


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Earl Macaso was comfortable working in the hospital; however, he felt he needed a different scenery. He shares how he went about seeking this goal and how he is thriving in this different area of nutrition.  Earl shares wonderful nutrition tips as well as great advice for moving forward in life.


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Jesse Gutierrez can’t believe how fast his career took off after graduation. Because of his complete dependence on God, he has found so much enjoyment and satisfaction where he currently is in his career and personal life.


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Devineé Lingo is a second year nutrition and dietetics student at Loma Linda University. She had always been physically active during her teenage years until a health crisis took place. Devineé shares how she discovered the path to taking care of herself, which has helped restore her health.


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On this episode, my guest is Lyndsay Koh. As a young mother with a loving and supportive husband, she adores her two very young children. However, she also loves what she does as a dietitian. Lyndsay shares the details in what helped her confidently make the decision to stay at home with her little ones.


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On this episode, my guests are registered dietitian-nutritionists Edward Bitok, Andrea Fanica and Kyndra Woosley. We discuss a few studies that are related to vitamin C, while also discussing the optimal means to obtain vitamin C.


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On this episode, my guest is Michelle Pecheck. She does not regret starting her education and career when she did. Michelle believes it was at the right time and for the better. Her drive and zest for life is certainly why she is truly loved by her students.


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On this tea break episode, nutrition and dietetic students, Arlene Moreno and Megan Rasmussen, share their thoughts and feelings regarding the twist their last quarter of school has taken and how they are getting through it.


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Levi Maeschen is a third year dietetic student at Loma Linda University. He was pursuing a different career in the medical field until he realized this wasn’t the right direction he should head down. Levi has no regrets in this different academic path he will complete this year.


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My guest on this episode is Ledy Ann Cordero.  Right after graduating with her masters of science degree in nutrition and dietetics a little under a year ago, Ledy Ann's career  immediately took off in a non-traditional direction. Ledy Ann always knew in her heart that education was her calling. Currently, Ledy Ann is in the waiting season and is seeing where God will ultimately use her.


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My guest for this episode is Wendy Castro-Harris! After attending Loma Linda University for her undergraduate degree in nutrition, Wendy obtained her graduate degree in nutrition and wellness from Benedictine University.  While working on her master of science degree, Wendy worked in positions that gave her the opportunity to grow her expertise in nutrition for children and in school dining services.  Today, she is the director of nutrition at Better 4 You Meals. Follow Wendy on Instragram: @itwends Keeping Produce Fresh article by Wendy: https://ghi.llu.edu/news/staying-home-due-coronavirus-heres-how-get-most-out-of-fresh-produce


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On this episode, Cory Gheen shares how he was introduced to the power of food at a tender young age. Before he even entered culinary school, Cory was already catering events for his pathfinder club and youth group. After developing his culinary skills in school and then working in fine Napa establishments, Cory sensed that he can now share his expertise in a whole different setting.


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In between regularly formatted episodes of the Nutra Narratives podcast, there will be tea breaks!  In these episodes, JeJe will have a different format of conversation.  Listen in to what she has to say.


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On this episode, my guest is Lily Correa. Lily is passionate about plant-based nutrition and firmly believes that the kitchen is the greatest tool from which to promote optimal health and wellness. After graduating from the Natural Gourmet Institute, Lily joined the team at Bellevue Hospital’s Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program. She is a recent Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. As a strong advocate for people to live their fullest lives, Lily looks forward to continuing to change the world, one plate at a time.

NYC Health and Hospitalss-Bellevue Hospital: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/health-care-services/plant-based-lifestyle-medicine-program/

Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934319307211

Honduras Mission Trip: https://youtu.be/3TLHeE7pagQ


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On this episode, my guest is Abigail Clarke. Before she even became a teenager, Abigail already had a good idea of what she wanted to do for when she grew up. Abigail shares the twists and turns in her life that has led to her decision to be back where she obtained her second nutrition degree.

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On this episode, my guest, Tatiana Keay, shares the philosophy she upholds in her career and in life. Then as she also shares her personal nutrition practices, it almost got the two of us jumping into other nutrition topics that we both love so much. However, one of the main points Tatiana emphasizes is that while she knows money is important to survive in life, passion for helping people and being able to help people feel better is of more importance. For this, she is grateful to God.

Blog: http://vitaminkeay.blogspot.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwlPzU8WR0ClQfJK8srxHQ


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As a teenager, my guest, Andrea Fanica, had a dream in Romania to obtain an American education in the United States. With her unrelenting determination coupled with the challenges an immigrant from another country obtains making it here in America, Andrea shares on this episode, how God completely guided her to unravel her dream one day at a time. In addition, Andrea shares about her role as a clinical coordinator, which is a vital part in completing the academic experiences of dietetic students.


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On this episode, my guest is Aletta Mayorga. She has worked in a few hospitals in the Los Angeles area as a clinical dietitian. These stepping stones have led her to a rewarding career working for SmartyPants Vitamins. Aletta is one who believes in balance, so she still is involved as the LA Roadrunner’s dietitian. While Aletta still loves to run, she shares her new found love in the crossfit world. SmartyPants Vitamins Website: https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com


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On this episode, my guest is Ernie Lin who graduated with a nutrition and dietetics degree from the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University.  He discusses how he paid off his school loans in a very short amount of time after graduation.  Ernie also shares great advise for future RDNs while also sharing his experiences as he counsels students on nutrition where he is currently working. Ernie's contact info: ernie.lin89@gmail.com


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Morgan McGhee graduated with a nutrition degree from the School of Public Health at Loma LInda University.  Her last rotation at school gave her that aha moment for what nutrition niche she was to pursue for the following seven years. Mentoring others was an additional passion that grew along the way.  However, having vision and using strategic planning has gotten her to where she is today.


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Third year nutrition and dietetics student, Arlene Moreno, originally went down a non-nutrition path in college.  Her mind changed from taking one particular elective. Arlene shares the ups and downs and challenges she went through before landing on a nutrition and dietetics program.  However, she also discusses an additional non-traditional route she took before actually entering her current academic program. Arlene's IG handle: @rawrbeca Vegetarian culinary program Arlene pursued prior to going to LLU:  Southern Adventist University https://www.southern.edu/academics/academic-sites/pehw/academics/asculinaryarts.html Personal Training Services: Contact Arlene's supervisor, Lyn Berlingeri who is the head personal trainer at Drayson Center, and ask for Arlene. lberlingeri@llu.edu, 909-558-1000, ext. 87669/82878.


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During her last year of school at Loma Linda University, Natalie has been working as a dietitian at a local eating disorders clinic.  Natalie shares how she determined what her calling in nutrition was going to be once she passed her boards exam.  She goes on to explain two related healthy approaches that are used today to recover and heal from chronic dieting, which are intuitive eating and health at every size.  Follow Natalie on Instagram.  Her handle is @noshwithnat.


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Samantha Peebles is a second year dietetic student at Loma Linda University. She shares how she organizes her daily schedule to manage her time, while also sharing her conclusion for what works best for her medical condition. Samantha also discusses her recent trip to Thailand for a student mission trip and what they did to help children from a nutrition standpoint.


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Megan DeMeritt has always loved going on long hikes and camping trips with her husband since her school days of completing her two nutrition and dietetic degrees.  As a result of their active lifestyle, they decided to move on up to the mountains at Lake Arrowhead.  On this episode, Megan shares her nutrition tips for keeping fueled on the trails. Although Megan lives up the hill now, she maintains working down here in the Inland Empire while working as a consulting dietitian and shares her new career venture. Connect with Megan

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Shannon Hurley is a graduate nutrition and dietetics student at Loma Linda University.  With her love for creating nutritiously delicious recipes, you can find her excellent recipes and nutrition advice on Instagram @brokebabecooking.


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As a young child growing up in Kenya, Edward Bitok, DrPH, RDN, already possessed a love for cooking food.  The drive to obtain a graduate degree in nutrition brought him across the ocean to the United States.  Listen in as he shares his journey of developing his career into a successful researcher of nutrition. Dr. Bitok's studies can be found in the following links provided here: 1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0033062018300926 2.https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/favourable-nutrient-intake-and-displacement-with-longterm-walnut-supplementation-among-elderly-results-of-a-randomised-trial/E9505B2162D5EE533054EAD4D90B0ECA 3. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1317 4. https://www.fasebj.org/doi/abs/10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.1024.18


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Megan Rasmussen is in her last year at Loma Linda University and on her way to completing a masters degree in nutrition and dietetics.  After her second year at LLU, she became a registered dietitian nutritionist.  Her current nutrition niche is on vegetarianism.  Follow her on IG for some great tips at @veggies.please.


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