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Meet our 2019 Summer Intern: Gabby!

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Thank you to the students who applied for our 2019 summer internship. I was fortunate enough to interview several students, and after careful consideration, I am very excited to introduce you the Brittany Jones Nutrition Group Summer Intern, Gabby!

Gabby is not only a nutrition major at Clemson University, she is also a food blogger with a very impressive social media following! She wants to own her own private practice one day, and this internship is her first step towards her goal. She is energetic, eager to learn, and marketing savvy. Get to know Gabby below!

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Q: Where do you go to school and what is your major? Are you involved in any activities?   

Gabby: I am a Junior at Clemson University majoring in Nutrition with an emphasis in Dietetics. Prior to Clemson, I was a Biology major playing volleyball at Erskine College. Once I figured out Biology wasn’t for me, I took a leap of faith and decided to pursue my passion of nutrition at Clemson. I am a student sports performance nutrition volunteer, and I am the Editor in Chief for the Nutrition Club.

Q: What is your dream job?

Gabby: My dream is to open my own private practice where I can teach my patients how to eat intuitively without any guilt or shame about what’s on their plate. I want to help my patients achieve their goals, and, in addition, I want to give them the tools they need to continue their health journey on their own.

Q: Why did you choose the dietetics field?

Gabby: I chose dietetics because I have seen how our health can influence they way we live our life. Our health starts with what we put in our bodies. The way we eat has an impact on our bodies and our minds. I chose this field because I geek out about this stuff so much that I can’t stop learning! The human body is really neat.

Q: You have a very successful food blog Gab About It and social media following. What inspired you to start blogging? 

Gabby: I was inspired to start my blog when I was living in a dorm my first year of college. I went to a small  school, so basically my only option for meals was either the dining hall or my own dorm room. I took this situation as a challenge, and started to put together healthy meals from my room – smoothies, oatmeal, steamed veggies, salads, etc. Then one day I decided to start sharing my food on Instagram because that was the cool thing to do at the time. Normally, I don’t like to follow trends, but I’m thankful that I followed this one.

Q: What is your favorite dish?

Gabby: My favorite dish would have to be my Dad’s grilled salmon with baked sweet potato and lemon garlic asparagus.

Q: What are you must excited about this summer working as the Brittany Jones Nutrition intern?

Gabby: I’m most excited about learning the behind the scenes of owning your own business. Most people see the glamorous side of being a business owner through social media, but I want to see the dirty details that make a business successful. I’m also excited to use my knowledge to educate the Greenville community about nutrition. It’s going to be a great summer, and I can’t wait to see where it takes Brittany Jones Nutrition.

 

Please join me in sending a warm welcome to Gabby!

Looking for a summer 2019 nutrition intern!

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The Registered Dietitians at Blush Nutrition are looking for a summer intern! The intern will assist us in continuing to deliver the highest level of service, support, and nutrition education!

The internship includes (but is not limited to): social media/blogs, re-branding nutrition education materials, printed nutrition newsletters (MNT topics), nutrition counseling shadowing, assistance with TV appearances, group classes, and more.

Candidates must:

  • Currently be enrolled in a Didactic Program in Dietetics or have a B.S. or M.S. in Nutrition
  • Plan on applying to a dietetic internship in the next 1-2 years
  • Be available to work in Greenville, SC at least 1 day per week (other work can be done virtually)
  • Be available May 13th – August 5th 2019

Any candidates that are interested please send an email to BrittanyJonesRD@gmail.com with your resume and a cover letter indicating why you would be interested in working with Blush Nutrition by Friday March 29th. Interviews will begin April 1st, 2019. Good luck!

Meet the Fall Blush Nutrition Intern: Taylor!

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This is my 7th year as a dietetic internship preceptor for Winthrop University, and I am SO excited for this year because it’s my first time taking interns in private practice! In the past I have taken interns while working in outpatient clinical and food service, but I am very excited to show my interns what being a dietetics intrepreneur looks like.

I’d like to introduce you to Taylor, who is interning with me this August/September. Keep reading to learn more about his background, interests, and being an #RD2Be. Be sure to tune in on Thursday September 6th for his Instagram story takeover!

Meet Taylor

Q: You are a dietetic intern at Winthrop University. Tell us a little bit about this internship and the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian.

 

A: Getting accepted into a dietetic internship is a required process that you have to go through in order to become a Registered Dietitian. You must first complete a bachelor’s degree and receive a verification statement from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. You then have to get accepted into a dietetic internship and complete a minimum of 1200 supervised hours through an accredited program. Once you complete your 1200 supervised hours, you are then eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration national exam to become a Registered Dietitian. Registered Dietitians must gain licensure in their state of practice, and commit to a minimum of 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years.

Q: Where did you complete your Undergraduate studies?

A: I received my Bachelors of Science and was a double major in nutrition science and dietetics at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

 
Q: What is your dream job?

A: My dream job is to work as a sports dietitian for a major professional sports team.

 
Q: Why did you choose to go into the dietetics field?

A: As a former competitive high school wrestler, I was able to first-hand experience the alleviating properties of nutrition. From struggling with disordered eating, to simply athletic performance, changing my eating habits completely changed my life as an athlete and a person.

I chose dietetics because I want to help people understand that nutrition doesn’t have to be as complex as we might think. I want to help people implement basic lifestyle and nutrition practices that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives to sustain long term success.

 
Q: You live a healthy lifestyle everyday and also love fitness. Tell us about your experience being a group fitness trainer.

A: Being a group fitness trainer has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I have had the opportunity to train a variety of people from ages 5-85. Through this, I have had the privilege to watch and assist people of all ages and fitness levels in overcoming boundaries and achieving goals that they never thought they could. From someone getting their first push up to someone squatting 400 lbs, I love watching people push their limits, motivate each other, and understand that physical activity is for everyone regardless of your size, shape, gender, or age.

 
Q: What’s your favorite food?

A: If I had to pick a favorite dish or food, I would say definitely sushi. If there’s a restaurant that serves sushi, I’ve probably been there.

 
Q: What are you must excited about working as the Blush Nutrition fall intern?

A: I am super pumped about getting to help people make small lifestyle changes that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Following Brittany’s expertise and methods, she sets up her clients for long-term success, and I am super excited to learn from her and her methods.

 

Welcome Taylor and thank you for all of your hard work this fall to continue to build the Blush Nutrition brand!

Want to know more about a Registered Dietitian vs. a Nutritionist? Read this.

Meet the Blush Nutrition Summer 2018 Intern!

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Thank you to the students who applied for the Blush Nutrition summer internship. I was fortunate enough to interview several students, and after careful consideration, I am very excited to introduce you the Blush Nutrition Summer Intern, Abigail!

Abigail’s studies in both nutrition and phsychology, combined with her experience in fitness and overall wellness made her a perfect fit for this position. She is energetic, eager to learn, and super social media savvy. Read more about her below!

Where are you enrolled in college and what are you studying?

Abigail: I attend Clemson University where I’m currently majoring in Food Science Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics, and a minor in Psychology. I’m very involved in my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, the Nutrition Club, and I’m currently working with the Clemson Football Performance Nutrition Team. I’m also a group exercise instructor at GHS YMCA!

What is your dream job?

Abigail: My dream job would have to be eventually opening up my own wellness center where I work as a dietitian, teaching people how to live a healthy lifestyle. I would also love to offer various types fitness classes, since exercise is such a big part of my life as well!

Why did you choose the dietetics field?

Abigail: I chose the dietetics field because I’m super passionate about the effects of eating whole, healthy foods on our body.

I also love working with people, and I wanted to combine these two passions into a career of helping others eat right in order to be the best version of themselves as possible.

You live a healthy lifestyle everyday and also love fitness. Tell us about becoming an ACE certified fitness instructor.

Abigail: I became ACE certified last June and have been teaching group exercise classes since then! Becoming ACE certified has been one of the best decisions I’ve made yet, because now I’ve found another outlet to help people grow, but now it’s through exercise and fitness! I teach all different types of classes, such as barre-style, TRX, spin, and HIIT to name a few.

What is your favorite dish/recipe?

Abigail: I’ve actually been a pescatarian for almost two years now, so I’ve loved experimenting with different types of fish and vegetables in order to make sure I’m getting a balanced amount of nutrients. My favorite dish would have to a one pan meal where I bake salmon, sweet potatoes, and asparagus, and drizzle the whole meal in a honey-coconut amino glaze! It’s super quick, healthy, and so easy I make it in my college dorm.

What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Abigail: I’m SO excited and thankful for the opportunity to intern with Blush Nutrition this summer! I want to learn more about goes into being a Registered Dietitian, and running a dietetic business, as this is the career path I want to take post-graduation!

Please join me in sending a warm welcome to Abigail!