Author: Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

  • Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD

    Becky Gonter-Dray is Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and works part-time in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit dietitian, Homecare (Children’s Home Health Care of Dayton) and Nutrition Clinic (outpatient nutrition counseling) at Dayton Children’s. Becky also is an adjunct professor at the University of Dayton, teaching in the Health and Sports Science Department. With her husband, Alex, the Gonter-Dray’s have 3 boys ages 8, 5 and 3. They enjoy trying new foods in their house and cooking in the kitchen together. Becky hopes to bring to the Dayton Children’s blog sound nutrition facts and information along with how to provide healthy options for today’s busy families by sharing some of her experiences.
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| March 19, 2013

Why do we love comfort foods?

In these final dreary months of cold and cloudy days, there are times I reach for comfort foods – foods that somehow brighten my mood. People turn to comfort foods not only during the dreary days but, when we are … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition SymptomsDiet, Nutrition and Fitness Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (0)| March 12, 2013

Eat the traffic light way?

Dayton Children’s is developing new ways to encourage healthier eating, along with healthier living.  One of the movements includes taking a look at our cafeteria – how does our food measure up??    How do we convey healthy eating while still … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition SymptomsDiet, Nutrition and Fitness Ages
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (1)| March 1, 2013

“Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day”

It’s here! – Eat right, your way, everyday, the 2013 National Nutrition Month (NNM) theme! NNM, a campaign from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, focuses on education to improve our nutrition and physical activity habits.  Every March, dietitians unite … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition
Becky Gonter-Dray RD, CSP, LD
Permalink| Comments (2)| February 26, 2013

Oatmeal- A heart healthy friend

Why is oatmeal a heart healthy friend?  Oats are rich in soluble fiber which helps with lowering cholesterol levels. Fiber keeps us feeling full which means we probably decrease our overall food intakes, leading to healthier weight!   It warms my … Continue reading →

Category Nutrition Recipes for families Ages

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