Nutrition and Food Services: Eat Right Spotlight

Memphis VA Medical Center November 2013 Memphis VA Welcomes Newest Dietetic Intern Class!
Meet Our Newest Interns!
Hannah Reese: Hailing from Jackson, MS, Hannah graduat-ed in May from Carson-Newman University with a B.S. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. She greatly enjoys the outdoors, particularly kayaking, swimming, and running. She was a member of her Universitys cross country team and this year she broke her personal record running a 5K in 18 minutes flat! What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? Ive visited three countries and forty-two states!
Brittany Taylor

Hannah Coakley: Coming to Memphis by way of Baltimore, MD, Hannah completed her B.A. in Urban Studies and her DPDs at New York University. She recently received her Masters of Science in Public Health and Human Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University. She enjoys yoga, writing, and travelling. She has lived in Accra, Ghana and London, England. What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? The Class of 2014 from Left to Right: Rebecca Linstead, Brittany Taylor, Angela Stancil, Sara Harris, Hannah Reese, Chelsea Cordes, Hannah Coakley, and Tyrone Cole Prior to wanting to become a dietitian, my dream job was to be a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

A native of Kentucky, she recently earned her B.S. degree in General Dietetics from Eastern Kentucky University. She loves to read, especially novels by Dean Koontz and James Patterson. She loves road trips and relaxing at the end of the day with a nice glass of wine.

What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? Im double-jointed in all my fingers. Angela Stancil: Leaving her roots in North Carolina behind, Angela recently completed her DPDs at the University of Memphis while working for the non-profit Girls, Inc. Prior to that, Angela received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State and an M.S. in Human Genetics from University of Maryland, Baltimore City. She enjoys DIY projects and travelling one of her bucket list goals is to visit all seven continents. What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? I am from the city where Pepsi was invented (New Bern, NC) and I was born on Christmas. Chelsea Cordes: Chelsea attended high school in Mem-phis, but, as the child of a pilot, has lived all over the country. She recently earned her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of

Sara Schopmeyer-Harris: A fan of the show Parks & Rec-reation, Tennessee, Chattanooga. When not working or Sara is also a native of Indiana, where she recently completed her B.S. in Food in school, Chelsea enjoys scuba diving, paintand Nutrition from the University of ing, playing tennis and hiking. Her family has a history of military service and she is proud to be Southern Indiana . Previously, she received her B.A. in International Studies a part of the VA system. from Indiana University. Sara has travWhat is one fun fact about you that most people elled extensively throughout Europe and has visited France, the Netherlands, the wouldnt guess? Czech Republic, and Slovakia

I love the rain! I feel joy and peace of mind on

stormy days. Tyrone Cole: Originally from Jackson, TN, Tyrone earned his B.S. this year in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Dietetics from the University of Memphis. Tyrone started bowling at the age of three and has collected seven trophies. In his free time, Tyrone enjoys cooking, writing and spending time with his family. His goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of others through health education.

What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? I was born in Hawaii, right outside of Honolulu.

Rebecca Linstead: Rebecca is finding the weather quite a change from her home state of Wisconsin. She recently graduated with a B.S. in Human Biology with an empha-sis in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. She enjoys ex-ercising, frequenting What is one fun fact about you that most people coffee shops, craft-ing, and 80s music. wouldnt guess? What is one fun fact about you that most people wouldnt guess? I decided to pursue a career in dietetics after waking up one night and having the word stuck in my mind. Id never heard of a dietitian prior to I would marry George Clooney in a that overnight discovery, so I guess you could heart beat say I was called to do this!

The Nutrition Update

Turnip and Carrot Mash
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots 2 lbs turnips or 2 lbs rutabagas 1/2 c low fat milk 2 Tbsp Butter Pepper/salt Directions:

November 2013
Smart Shopping Tips
Shop after youve eatenyoull be less likely to make impulse buys Shop the perimeter of the store the majority of unhealthy foods are located down the aisles Shop in the morning when the grocery store is less busy. This will give you time to read labels without feeling rushed. Natural doesnt necessarily mean organic Focus your attention to the higher shelves when going down the cereal aislesugary options are placed in the middle to attract kids attention Dont follow your noseit could lead you to the bakery section! Look for whole grain or whole wheat - these contain more fiber and vitamin E than your fortified options

Five Facts You Didnt Know About Turkeys

1. 2. 3. Turkeys sleep in trees Female turkeys dont gobble Tryptophan, an amino acid, is the reason why you feel sleepy after eating turkey Turkeys have periscopic vision, allowing them to rotate their heads and see 360 degrees Turkeys have two stomachs

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1. Boil carrots and turnip/rutabaga SEPARATELY. 2. When done, mash each SEPARATELY with the milk, butter, and seasonings. 3. Just before serving, drain any liquid formed at the bottom of the bowls and GENTLY combine them both. 4. You should be able to see both carrot and turnip/rutabaga pieces in the combined dish. 5. ENJOY!
Nutrition Info: 1 cup contains 78.3 kcal, 18.1 g carbohydrate, .3g fat, 2g protein, and 5.2g fiber.
Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/turnip-and-carrotmash-134316

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Source: http://www.livescience.com/17057-turkeyfacts-thanksgiving.html

Department Spotlight
Congratulations to Heather Gray, MS, RD for recently passing her Registered Dietitian exam! Heather is a clinical dietitian and covers the MICU, Cardiac, Psychology and Oncology patient care units. Erin Bleier, RD,CSG, LDN received her certification in gerontology, which provides her with advanced knowledge in the study of the aging process. Erin is a clinical dietitian and covers the Geriatric and General Medicine patient care units. Congratulations to Kristen Price and Karen Good News! Dennis, who were recently promoted to We will be implementing our new Food Service Supervisors! Welcome to Britney Stephens, the newest member of our Food and Nutrition Services team and congratulations to Eddie Strawder, who was recently promoted to cook! Congratulations to all Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians who completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management on October 2, 2013. This training will enhance the ability of Memphis VA Dietitians to assist obese Veterans in reaching a healthier weight.

rethermalization carts, which will provide our patients with higher quality foods. Here is an example of what a tray may look like:

Upcoming Events
The Great American Smokeout November 21st Food Service Worker Appreciation Week is November 11-15. Stay tuned for a schedule of daily events!
Heather Gray Erin Bleier

Co-Editors for the NFS Newsletter: Hannah Coakley, Rebecca Linstead, & Tyrone Cole, Dietetic Interns Gloria Brien, MS, RD, LDN, CDE @ext. 2763 Jackie Roos, MS, RD, LDN, CDE @ ext. 5683

Thanksgiving DayNovember 28th Gobble Gobble!