Blog Archives
50 Year Member Spotlight!
By: Cynthia Taft Bayerl, MS RD LDN FAND We are thrilled to highlight Cynthia, one of our 50+ year members, this month as she shares with us lessons learned over the years, advice, memories and more! Best piece of advice: Get involved in community, state, and national nutrition, wellness and public policy initiatives not only […]
Looking and Feeling Your Best Begins with Healthy Habits!
The value of eating well, daily physical activity, and getting adequate sleep can’t be understated as ways to help achieve health and well-being. Your hair, skin, eyes, heart, joints, and muscles will thank you for choosing nutritious food, moving your body, and consuming enough healthy liquids to stay hydrated. Eat Better Do you eat a […]
Today @ MAND: Easy Overnight Oats
Overnight oats can be a delicious, quick, and healthy on the go breakfast option. If you’ve been following this trend but aren’t sure of how to get started check out this recipe from one of our very own members, Bree Orchard. Pro tip: They only need to be refrigerated for 2-3 hours; overnight isn’t always […]
Today @ MAND: September is Hunger Action Month!
September is “Hunger Action Month” from GBFB and Feeding America. We need your help throughout the month of September to help us raise awareness about the issue of hunger in our community. During the month of September, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and the Feeding America network will raise awareness about hunger and we’re […]
Today @ MAND: Get Pickin’ at Nourse Farm! Veggie-Based Food Truck, CSA, and More!
It doesn’t get more fresh and farm to mouth literally than at Nourse farm! One of CMDA’s long-time Board member, Catherine Nourse, RD, is the founder of Nourse farm’s Veg Out Food Truck! Head over to fill up on delicious bean burgers, hummus wraps, and more, with ingredients straight from the farm. This year marks […]
Today @ MAND- The Gut-Brain Connection: CBD, Probiotics, and More!
Never judge a book by its cover – a phrase that nearly everyone has heard countless times in their lives which has been widely understood to mean not to assess judgement on appearance alone. This metaphor can also be true for ones body. Health is more than what is seen on the outside. It is […]
Today @ MAND – Farewell MAND 2021
To the MAND community and beyond, It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your President for the 2020-2021 year. When asked a few years ago if I would be interested in running for President, I had not anticipated managing an organization of over 2,000 dietitians and diet technicians in the midst of […]
Today @ MAND – Summer Fun 2021
June is coming to an end and this means change in MAND leadership and summer events and announcements. We want to acknowledge all the hard work of all the MAND executive team this past year and look forward to sharing some farewell messages, welcomes, and highlights of all the events this summer. Also, June is […]
Today @ MAND – June 2021
Food For Mood By Jody Bergeron, RN, BSN, MS, CEN One major lifestyle change that has the power to reduce symptoms of depression and or anxiety as these two are closely intertwined is dietary pattern modifications. Have you ever heard of the antidepressant food score (AFS)? A recent study in the World Journal of Psychiatry […]
Today @ MAND – AAPI Month
Did you know that all of May was Asian American and Pacific Islander month (AAPI)? We featured Karen earlier in the month and now have the joy of featuring Rosie. If you are interested in learning more, read here for the history of AAPI: https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/about/ and read here for information on how to get involved […]
Board of Directors Recruitment
Please consider nominating candidates that may be a good fit. Self-nomination is also highly encouraged.
- President-Elect
- Secretary-Elect
- Delegate
- Director-Elect of Member Communications/Public Relations
- Director-Elect State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC) and Diversity Liaison
- Director-Elect Socials for Success
- Director-Elect of Technology
- Director-Elect of Education
- Director-Elect Nutrition Services Payment Specialist
- Nominating Chair
- Nominating Committee Member
- MDEF President Elect
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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MDEF Scholarships
For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!
All applications are due by May 31st