Frequently Asked Questions - Nutrition


Do you ever have anything going on in Marquette?

We do have some events & activities going on near & around Marquette.  The Traditional Foods program often runs programs at the Munising and Manistique health center or community center.  In fact, there is a trout preserving workshop in Manistique on 11/2 and a cranberry preserving workshop in Munising on 11/14.  Click on the Calendar tab above to see upcoming events & locations.  Occaisionally, there are conferences or events in the Marquette area, and if we are aware of them, we'll be sure to announce them on the calendar.  Thank you for your interest!

How do I juice raspberries?
According to Connie Watson, Sault Tribe's Traditional Foods Grant Coordinator, there are a few different methods to try:
-boil down the rasberries & strain through a few layers of cheesecloth (this would be the low budget way, but suposedly, there is a lot of waste this way!).).
-boil down and then run through a food mill. The food mill will catch seeds, pulp, skin, etc, leaving just juice.  You can find a good one at a hardware store for around $50.00.
- Connie also recommended the "kitchen ninja"  - it is a blender, food processor, & juicer all in one & I guess it is pretty heavy duty.  She says this would work well with raspberries.
 
Just as an FYI, consider attending one of Sault Tribe's canning & preserving classes as well as the upcoming "Family Meals" cooking classes coming up in September.  Just watch the calendar tab on the Healthy Sault Tribe website if you are interested!
Thank you for your question!
How is meeting with an RD beneficial?

1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular disease or hypertension.
2. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery.
3. You have digestive problems.
4. You are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
5. You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby.
6. Your child or teen has issues with food and eating healthfully.
7. You need to lose or gain weight.
8. You are caring for an aging parent.
9. You want to eat smarter.
10. You want to improve your performance in sports.

How do I find an RD?

If you are a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, please call the following health centers:

•    Sault Tribal Health & Human Services and Mackinac Straits Health System
906-643-8689 or 1-877-256-0135

•    Manistique Tribal Health Center
906-341-8469 or 1-800-401-0043

•    Grand Island Chippewa Community Center in Munising
906-387-4614 or 1-800-236-4705

•    Sault Ste Marie Tribal Health & Human Services Center
906-632-5210 or 1-877-256-0009

To find a registered dietitian in your area, please visit www.eatright.org and click on “Find a Registered Dietitian.”

What do I expect at an RD visit?

During your first visit, an RD may do an assessment, asking you questions that may include medical and family history, labs, lifestyle, diet, medication or supplement use, and personal dietary goals.  The assessment visit usually takes about 1 hour to complete. The RD works with each client on ways to reach personal dietary goals based on the assessment. The RD will then schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress toward achieving the goals.

What is an RD?

A registered dietitian (RD) is a healthcare professional who is certified by the national Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).  RDs have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, have completed a dietetic internship with supervised practice, and have passed a national exam.  RDs are required to complete continuing education hours required by the CDR.