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Johns Hopkins Practitioners Form Cycling Team to Benefit Moveable Feast
FIERCE CHICKS ROCK RAISES FUNDS TO HELP PROVIDE 8,000 MEALS A WEEK.
Eighteen years ago, Johns Hopkins nurse practitioner Lisa Scotti saw how much Moveable Feast supported the patients with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) whom she cared for. Scotti says Moveable Feast’s medically catered, home-delivered meals were saving people’s lives. She wanted to help the organization.
Three “health” myths debunked
Myth: Fat is bad Reality: In the 80s, the “low-fat craze” really affected how people thought about nutrition and the importance of fat in our diet was unfortunately dismissed until recent years. The fact is, fat, like the other macronutrients (protein and...
HIV Awareness & Wellness: Kayla’s Courage
When Moveable Feast began in 1989 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, treatment options were limited, not terribly effective and often costly. As such, it was not uncommon for a person who was diagnosed with HIV to have the disease go unchecked. As the virus replicates, in addition to weakening one’s immune system, it puts a greater demand on the body for calories, protein and other nutrients.
Diabetes Awareness: Roger’s Story
Current Moveable Feast client, Roger*, has numerous chronic disease diagnoses, and has struggled to manage his diabetes. Roger, like many of our clients, has limited access to healthy foods and has limited mobility. These barriers make it difficult to manage chronic...
Nutrition and Breast Cancer
While there is no diet or lifestyle change that can “treat” or “prevent” breast cancer, avoiding certain risk factors (e.g., smoking) and increasing protective factors (e.g., regular exercise), can help lower our risk. Like most medical recommendations, there is...
Staying Happy, Healthy, and Hydrated this Fall
With the end of summer quickly approaching, we look ahead to changing leaves, the start of school, and delicious Fall produce. As the days shorten and our calendars fill with holiday events, you may find it challenging to prioritize your wellness. That’s why, for this...
Team Connections: The Making of Medically-Tailored Meals
For those who have spent time in our kitchen helping us produce and package meals and for those who’ve connected with our work in other ways, you know we talk a lot about medically-tailored meals - but what are medically tailored meals and how are they developed here...
The Moveable Feast Dietitians Guide to Healthy Summer Eating
Warmer weather is upon us, the sun is shining, and cicadas are back. We know what this means - summer is approaching! Summer can be synonymous with popsicles, ice cream cones, sweet iced tea, and grilled hot dogs. As such, it can be helpful to have healthier options...
Endurance Nutrition 101
Just over two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining the Moveable Beasts Team and all our 2021 Ride for the Feast participants in completing a century ride on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It was a beautiful (albeit windy) spring day. As a Community Dietitian here at Moveable Feast, it was incredibly exciting and heartwarming to meet so many of the people making a positive impact on those we serve.
Planning in the Time of Covid
In September 2020, Moveable Feast started work on a new three-year strategic plan. It seemed like a daunting task – to step back and chart a course for the future amidst a global pandemic, all while maintaining day-to-day services. Since March 2020, we had been...