Who has dreamed of seeing their name in lights? This became a reality for one of our own local Utah dietitians, who has been quoted and whose giant picture was plastered on a billboard in Times Square in New York City on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist day, March 9, 2016. Not only is this great publicity and exposure for dietitians across the nation, but for us in Utah, it was extra exciting!

Congrats to Annelies Newman, RDN, CD, a private practice dietitian from St George, Utah. Whose submission was chosen out of over 160 thoughtful testimonials from Academy members from across the states. Here’s how she thinks of “Savor[ing] The Flavor of Eating Right”:
“Imagine we are going to a beautiful National Park. But you are blindfolded and have ear plugs…how much would you enjoy the drive? Not much? Well, now start engaging your senses. Stop the car, walk around, smell the air, feel the breeze, see the beauty. Savor and enjoy. The same is true of healthy eating. Choose your favorite recipes for fruits, veggies or a healthy meal. Now sit down, relax, breathe, turn off distractions and engage as many senses into the experience as you can. Take in the colors, textures, flavors and aroma. Slow down, use your senses and enjoy!”

Annelies runs her own private practice in Saint George, Utah specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition. Annelies has helped people with complex chronic diseases, weight loss issues, family nutrition dynamics, sports nutrition and more in counseling and helping clients create nutrition plans that fit their needs.
Here’s the update from EatRight.org: http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/news-center/member-updates/events-and-deadlines/rdn-day-contest-winner-highlighted-in-times-square

Here’s her business website: http://www.anneliesnewmanrdn.com/