For today’s rewind episode, lets take it all the way back to episode one. This episode was titled “Keeping it Simple,” and it was our kickoff episode into the healthy plate method. Anyone that has worked with knows that I am a big proponent of simplifying nutrition, removing the unnecessary complications and confusing misinformation, and getting back to basics. We know that if we build a good foundation based upon getting a consistent, balanced intake of real food, then everything else becomes so much easier. So let’s take this trip back in time and listen to Beth as she helps us to keep it simple.

The Fresh Focus Podcast offers Veterans, their families, and caregivers' credible nutritional advice from VA dietitians. On this episode listen in as Victoria discusses food security and insecurity. Food insecurity in the Veteran population is an important issue that affects millions of Veterans, impacting many factors of their health and well-being. If you are facing food insecurity, grocery shopping may be extremely challenging. Tune in to find out ways to eat healthfully with many great shelf stable options and find out tips that can help with shopping on a limited budget. Your local Registered Dietitians are eager to answer any questions, assist with shopping lists, and help you reach your nutrition goals. Give us a call, connect us with your Veterans, and check out more episodes on the Fresh Focus Podcast!

Being in the home versus the clinic setting allows us to have a hands-on approach to see how the patient lives from day to day, what they have access to regarding food for meals, and what they have available to prepare meals. Find out ways the Home-Based Primary Care Inter-disciplinary Team can assess if the Veteran has adequate equipment to prepare the food in the home or adequate fluids in the home for hydration. The team members can assess the Veteran’s strengths, limitations, internal/external supports and service needs to optimize the Veteran’s functional status so they can remain in their home, as independently as possible, for as long as possible.