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Follow These Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Good Health

This National Nutrition Month®, take a step toward your healthiest you by adding one or more of these top 10 nutrition tips to your daily routine. 

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Eating Healthy When Eating Out

Tips For Eating Healthy When Eating Out

Enjoying a meal out doesn't have to ruin your good eating habits. Make smart choices to stay on track and stay healthy.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Nutrition Label

How to Read the Nutrition Label on Your Favorite Foods

In this article, originally published by the The Daily Meal, you can learn more about what all those numbers mean on your food's nutrition label.

Aimee Sharp

Infinity Feeding Sets Return to Red Stepped Connectors

Looking for the latest ENFit update? Click here.   Here’s a quick recap on ENFit: When enteral tubing is accidentally connected to non-enteral tubing (enteral misconnections), patient harm may result. One example of enteral misconnection is a feeding tube connected to an intravenous line. ENFit is a solution to improve patient safety by preventing enteral… Continue reading Infinity Feeding Sets Return to Red Stepped Connectors

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
unclog your feeding tube video

Tube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube Video

Watch Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian’s How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube video with step-by-step instructions on how to unclog your feeding tube.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Tube Feeding: How to Unclog Your Feeding Tube

If you notice resistance when you try to take water or formula through your feeding tube, the tube may be clogged. Learn how to help remove the clog.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Blender Formula

Blenderized Formula for Home Tube Feeding

A growing number of tube feeders are using blenderized tube feeding formulas that contain whole foods.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
flu fighters

Flu Fighters: Fall Fruits and Vegetables

The natural antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help keep your body’s immune system working at its best. Consume at least the recommended 5 servings a day of fruits and veggies to give your body a strong defense against illness. Wash your hands regularly and stay physically active to round out your flu-fighting arsenal.   Add… Continue reading Flu Fighters: Fall Fruits and Vegetables

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Boost Seniors Calorie Intake

Seniors: Tips to Boost Your Calorie Intake

You or your senior may need to increase your calorie and protein intake if you have lost weight or are having trouble gaining weight.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

How To Reduce Diabetes Risk

Reduce your risk of developing this chronic disease by talking to your doctor, eating well and staying active. Read this article for more tips.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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