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• Richard, M. (2018, April) Why You May Want to Meet with an Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist. p. 20-21.  http://tnhealthandwellness.com/why-you-may-want-to-meet-with-an-integrative-dietitian-nutritionist-2/ Accessed April 4, 2018.
• Richard, M. (2018, March) It’s National Nutrition Mont: Go Further with Food. Health & Wellness Magazine. p.10-11.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/its-national-nutrition-month-go-further-with-food/ Accessed March 5, 2018.
• Richard, M. (2018, February) Love is in the Air, Start with Your Heart. Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 10-11. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/love-is-in-the-air-start-with-your-heart/ Accessed February 5, 2018.
• Richard, M. (2018, February) Eating Disorders: Let’s Get Real. Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 18-19. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/eating-disorders-lets-get-real/ Accessed February 5, 2018.
• Richard, M. (2018, January) The Year To Ditch ‘The Diet’ Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/2018-the-year-to-ditch-the-diet/ Accessed January 2, 2018.
• Richard, M. (2017, December) Cheers to Healthy Holidays Across the Globe. Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/cheers-to-healthy-holidays-across-the-globe/ Accessed December 4, 2017.
• Richard, M. (2017, November) November 16^th is the Great American Smokeout; Smoking and Its Toll on Your Nutritional Health. Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 6-7. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/november-16th-is-the-great-american-smokeout-smoking-and-its-toll-on-your-nutritional-health/ Accessed November 6, 2017.
• Richard, M. (2017, October) Scary Good Healthy Halloween Ideas. Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 12-13 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/scary-good-healthy-halloween-ideas/ Accessed October 2, 2017.
• Richard, M. (2017, September) Yoga and Nutrition are Two Peas in a Pod! Health & Wellness Magazine. p. 6-7. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/yoga-and-nutrition-two-peas-in-a-pod/  Accessed September 4, 2017.
• Richard, M. (2017, August) ‘Brown Bagging It’ Has Never Been So Colorful Fun. Health & Wellness Magazine p.18-19. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/brown-bagging-it-has-never-been-so-colorful-or-fun/
• Richard, M. (2017, July) Summer Fun with Food Safety First. Health & Wellness Magazine p.12-13 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/summer-fun-with-food-safety-first/
• Richard, M. (2017, June) Ladies, don’t let PMS cramp your style: Nutrition and Lifestyle modifications can help. Health & Wellness Magazine p.12-13 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/ladies-dont-let-pms-cramp-your-style-nutrition-and-lifestyle-modifications-can-help/
• Richard, M. (2017, May) Superfoods or Superhype. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 20-21 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/superfood-or-superhype/
• Richard, M. (2017, April) Branch Out, with Olive Oil and More! Health & Wellness Magazine p. 12-13.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/branch-out-with-olive-oil-and-more/
• Richard, M. (2017, March) March is National Nutrition Month^® Put your Best Fork Forward. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 12-13. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/march-is-national-nutrition-month-put-your-best-fork-forward/
• Richard, M. (2017, February) February 26-March 4 Is Eating Disorder Awareness Week Weight and Eating Disorders. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 12-13. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/february-26-march-4-is-eating-disorder-awareness-week-weight-and-eating-disorders/
• Richard, M. (2017, January) Why You May Want to Meet with an Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/why-you-may-want-to-meet-with-an-integrative-dietitian-nutritionist/
• Richard, M. (2016, December) Teatime Anyone? Health & Wellness Magazine p. 18-19.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/teatime-anyone/ Accessed December 2, 2016.
• Richard, M. (2016, November) Giving Thanks for Nutritional Health. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/giving-thanks-for-nutritional-health/
• Richard, M. (2016, October) Tricking Out This Year’s Halloween Treats. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 12-13 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/september-is-national-childhood-obesity-awareness-month-breakfast-does-a-body-good/
• Richard, M. (2016, August) Spice Up Your Diet, Enhance Your Health. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 6-7 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/spice-up-your-diet-enhance-your-health/ Accessed August 1, 2016.
• Richard, M. (2016, July) Picnics, Cook Outs and Summer Parties— Make them Safe and Satisfying. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 15-16.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/picnics-cook-outs-and-summer-parties-make-them-safe-and-satisfying/
• Richard, M. (2016, June) Are Your Beverage Choices Sabotaging Your Health Goals? Health & Wellness Magazine p. 6-7. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/are-your-beverage-choices-sabotaging-your-health-goals/
• Richard, M. (2016, May) Shake the Salt Habit–Savor the Flavor of Food. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 10-11. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/shake-the-salt-habit-savor-the-flavor-of-food/
• Richard, M. (2016, April) Water: The Underestimated, Overlooked Essential Nutrient Health & Wellness Magazine p. 10-11. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/water-the-underestimated-overlooked-essential-nutrient/
• Richard, M. (2016, March) It’s National Nutrition Month: Know What the New Dietary Guidelines Mean to You and Your Family. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/its-national-nutrition-month-know-what-the-new-dietary-guidelines-mean-to-you-and-your-family/
• Richard, M. (2016, February) It’s a NEW YEAR!! It’s time to give your body some love and respect – Part II Health & Wellness Magazine p. 6-7, 28. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/its-a-new-year-its-time-to-give-your-body-some-love-and-respect-part-iii/
• Richard, M. (2016, January) It’s a NEW YEAR!! It’s time to give your body some love and respect by ditching the post-holiday guilt and excess fat for good. Health & Wellness Magazine p.6-7.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/its-a-new-year-its-time-to-give-your-body-some-love-and-respect-by-ditching-the-post-holiday-guilt-and-excess-fat-for-good/

• Richard, M. (2015, December) This Holiday Season: Share the ‘First Wealth of Health’ with Those in Need Health & Wellness Magazine p.6-7.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/this-holiday-season-share-the-first-wealth-of-health-with-those-in-need/

• Richard, M. (2015, November) Sugar may not be so sweet for your health, but are all carbohydrates the enemy? Health & Wellness Magazine p.16-17.http://tnhealthandwellness.com/november-is-american-diabetes-month-sugar-may-not-be-so-sweet-for-your-health-but-are-all-carbohydrates-the-enemy/

• Richard, M. (2015, October) Improve your Nutrition, Enhance your Performance. Health & Wellness Magazine p.4 http://tnhealthandwellness.com/improve-your-nutrition-enhance-your-performance/
• Richard, M. (2015, September) Snacks: Fueling Your Metabolism or Adding Unnecessary Calories? Health & Wellness Magazine p.7. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/snacks-fueling-your-metabolism-or-adding-unnecessary-calories/
• Richard, M. (2015, August) School and Work Lunches Can Be Nutritious, Budget-Friendly and EASY Health & Wellness Magazine p.15; 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/school-and-work-lunches-can-be-nutritious-budget-friendly-and-easy/
• Richard, M. (2015, July) Summertime Dining Out: Take Control of the Shrinking Wallet and Expanding Waistline Part II. Health & Wellness Magazine p.8. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/summertime-dining-out-take-control-of-the-shrinking-wallet-and-expanding-waistline-part-ii/
• Richard, M. (2015, June) Summertime Dining Out: Let’s talk about WHERE and WHAT you’re eating Part I. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 8. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/summertime-dining-out-lets-talk-about-where-and-what-youre-eating-part-i/
• Richard, M. (2015, May) Supplements 101. Vitamins, Minerals, and You. Part II. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 12. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/supplements-101-vitamins-minerals-and-you-part-ii/
• Richard, M. (2015, April) Supplements 101. Vitamins, Minerals, and You. Part I. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 9-11. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/supplements-101-vitamins-minerals-and-you-part-1/

• Richard, M. (2015, January) Resolve to Give Yourself a Break this Year! Small Changes Can Lead to BIG DIFFERENCES. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 9; 14-15. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/resolve-to-give-yourself-a-break-this-year-small-changes- can-lead-to-big-differences/
•  Richard, M. (2014, December) Healthy Eating During the holiday Season. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 14-15. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/healthy-eating-during-the- holiday-season/
•  Richard, M. (2014, November) Eat, Praise Nutrition, and Be Merry. Health & Wellness Magazine p. 16-17. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Health_WellnessTriTN_Nov14.pdf 
•  Richard, M. (2014, October) Superfoods or Superhype? Do some foods really have super powers? Health & Wellness Magazine p. 6. http://tnhealthandwellness.com/superfoods- or-superhype-do-some-foods-really-have-super-powers/ 

• Richard, M. (2014, May) Part One and Part two: Self-confidence is necessary, but tying it to weight may not be healthy http://www.healingtn.org/self-confidence-necessary- tying-weight-may-healthy/ and http://www.healingtn.org/part-two-self-confidence- necessary-tying-weight-may-healthy/ Accessed June 2, 2014.
• Richard, M. (2013, December) How a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) can be an ally http://www.healingtn.org/allowing-healing-recovery-process-begin/ Accessed December 16, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, December) Signs you or a loved one may be struggling with an eating disorder http://www.healingtn.org/blog/ Accessed December 10, 2013.

• Richard, M. (2013, August) Foods High In Beta-Carotene http://www.2yourhealth.com/foods-high-in-beta-carotene/ Accessed August 13, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, July) A Brief Overview of Chronic Kidney Disease http://www.2yourhealth.com/a-brief-overview-of-chronic-kidney-disease/ Accessed August 13, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, July) Potassium And Kidney Disease http://www.2yourhealth.com/potassium-an-kidney-disease/ Accessed August 13, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, May) The Public Policy Workshop March 10th-12th. The Integrative RD; Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter Vol. 15 (4), p.81.
• Rising, C. Kowtha B. Richard, M. Right Diet, Right Counts. Nutrition Practice Guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Indo-US Science and Technology Forum Connect. Vol. 5 (1), pp. 12-14.
• Richard, M (2013, May) Burning Calories The Neat Way http://www.2yourhealth.com/burning-calories-the-neat-way/ Accessed May 1, 2013.
• Richard, M (2013, May) Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition – Need To Know http://www.2yourhealth.com/chronic-kidney-disease-nutrition/ Accessed May 1, 2013.
• Richard, M (2013, May) Mediterranean Diet Ingredients – What’s Not To Love? http://www.2yourhealth.com/mediterranean-diet-ingredients/ Accessed May 1, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, March) Building a foundation for interprofessional-education (IPE) between dietetic students and dental hygiene students at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). East Tennessee State University http://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2264&context=etd
• Richard, M (2013, March) ‘Eat Right, Your Way, Every day’ –What does it mean to you? http://www.2yourhealth.com/eat-right-your-way-every-day-what-does-it-mean-to- you/ Accessed March 12, 2013
• Richard, M (2013, March) Intuitive Eating: Follow Your Intuition And Go With Your Gut http://www.2yourhealth.com/intuitive-eating-follow-your-intuition-and-go-with- your-gut/ Accessed March 12, 2013.
• Richard, M (2013, February) Valentine’s Day News: Health Benefits of Chocolate http://www.2yourhealth.com/valentines-day-news-health-benefits-of-chocolate/ Accessed February 19, 2013.Richard, M (2013, February) A Caesar Salad for the Senses http://www.2yourhealth.com/a-caesar-salad-for-the-senses/ Accessed February 11, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, February) Easy and Fun Finger Food Ideas. http://www.2yourhealth.com/easy-and-fun-finger-food-ideas/ Accessed February 11, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, January) A Guide to Eating on the Go. http://www.2yourhealth.com/a-guide-to-eating-on-the-go/ Accessed January 26, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2013, January) Be S.M.A.R.T. – A New Year’s Resolution. http://www.2yourhealth.com/a-guide-to-eating-on-the-go/ Accessed January 26, 2013.
• Richard, M. (2012, December) 5 Healthy Tips for the New Year’s Party. http://www.2yourhealth.com/5-healthy-tips-for-the-new-years-party/ Accessed December 26, 2012.
• Richard, M. (2012, November) Healthy Thanksgiving Foods: 5 Items To Be Thankful For.http://www.2yourhealth.com/healthy-thanksgiving-foods/ Accessed December 12, 2012.
• Richard, M. (2012, September) How to…Write and Publish a Cookbook, Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter. Vol. 21(2), pp. 8-10.
• Richard, M. (2012, August) Olive Oil: The Mediterranean Diet Staple Remains a Nutritional Workhorse and Dynamic Functional Food. Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter Vol. 15 (1), pp. 7-9.
• Richard, M. (2012, July) Quoted: Forward Ever, Backward Never: VN DPG Student Members’ Vision of the Future of Vegetarian Nutrition. Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter Vol. 21(1), p. 12.
• Richard, M. (2012, Fall) Quoted: Exercise tip. diabetic Living,8(4),14.
• Richard, M (2012, April 26) Tackling fat and taking back summer: Part 2. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M (2012, April 23) Cutting the fat for this summer’s beach season. East Tennessean, p. 10.
• Richard, M (2012, April 19) Be sure to protect your food during the summer. East Tennessean, p. 13.
• Richard, M (2012, April 12) Pack a snack to save time, calories and money. East Tennessean, p. 14.
• Richard, M (2012, April 4) Cutting caffeine but not taste? Try tea time. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M (2012, April 2) Want to get healthy the easy way? Try Water. East Tennessean, p. 7.
• Richard, M (2012, March 22) Knowing when and what to eat matters. East Tennessean, p. 7.
• Richard, M (2012, March 1) Liquid calories: kick them out of your diet. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M (2012, February) Vegetarian Teens — Learn How to Better Navigate Their Healthful Path. Today’s Dietitian Vol. 14 no. 2 p. 30 http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/020612p30.shtml
• Richard, M (2012, February 13) Breakfast made simpler. East Tennessean, p. 7.
• Richard, M (2012, February 9) Breakfast Breakdown. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2012, February 2) Superfoods or superhype? East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2012, January 30) Are ‘superfoods’ really that super for you? East Tennessean, p. 7.
• Richard, M. (2012, January) VN Students: The World of Possibilities Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter. Vol. 20(3), p. 4
• Richard, M. (2012, January 24) Plan for a better you, not a new you in this year’s resolutions. East Tennessean, p. 10-11.
• Richard, M. (2011, December) Monique Richard interviews Chuck Haren, Board Advisor of Plenty International and Peg Gregson on international nutrition and food security. American Overseas Dietetic Association (AODA) affiliate of American Dietetic Association, Newsletter- AODA Passport, Vol. 34(2), pp. 16-20.
• Richard, M. (2011, December 1) No more sugar coating things. East Tennessean, p. 12.
• Richard, M. (2011, Winter) Quoted: Taking care of toes. diabetic Living,8(4),14.
• Richard, M. (2011, November 21) Spice up your life: A look at how to add variety to different dishes. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, November 14) Eating right beats out vitamin supplements every single time. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, November 7) A beginner’s guide to packing lunch: Making meals simpler. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, November 3) Making the most of holiday foods: Part 2. East Tennessean, p. 10.
• Richard, M. (2011, October 31) Making the most of holiday foods: Part 1. East Tennessean, p. 10.
• Richard, M. (2011, October 27) Is coconut water worth the hype? East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, October 24) Shaking off high sodium levels. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, October 21) Olive oil, not just for Popeye anymore. East Tennessean,11.
• Richard, M. (2011, October 10) Healthy vegetarian eating explained. East Tennessean, p. 11.
• Richard, M. (2011, September) The Uplifting Benefit of Downward Dog: An Observational Review of the Wanderlust Yoga Festival, Bondville, VT. American Dietetic Association’s Dietitian’s for Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter. Vol. 13(2), pp.39-40.
• Richard, M. (2011, August) Indian Heritage Embraces Vegetarianism: An RD’s Perspective American Dietetic Association’s Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter. Vol. 20(1), p. 21.
• Richard, M. (2011, August) Welcome Students. American Dietetic Association’s Dietitian’s for Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter, Vol. 13(1), p. 19.
• Richard, M. (2011, July) Highlights of India: A Dual View Exploring the Beauty of a Spectacular Culture and Awareness of barriers to Proper Food Safety & Health.
• American Overseas Dietetic Association (AODA) affiliate of American Dietetic Association, Newsletter- AODA Passport, Vol. 33(4), pp.1,7,8,11.
• Richard, M. (2011, May) Nutrition Knowledge and Awareness of College Students as Related to Type II Diabetes Risk. Middle Tennessee State University: Scientia et Humanitas Vol. 1(1).
• Richard, M. (2011, May) India: A Snapshot of Cultures Converged. McNair Scholar Program McNair Moments Newsletter
• Richard, M. (2011, March) Being Childish About Nutrition. American Dietetic Association Student Scoop, p 1.
• Richard, M. (2011, February) One step closer to that coveted internship – tips you can use to make it happen! American Dietetic Association’s Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter, Vol. 19(3), p. 7.
• Richard, M. (2010, December) Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine’s (DIFM) breakfast addresses phytonutrients and synergy of whole foods. American Dietetic Association’s Dietitian’s for Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter.Vol. 13 (2), pp. 53-54.
• Richard, M. (2010, November) Opportunities galore at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE). Middle Tennessee State University: Student Dietetic Association’s Raider Bites Newsletter, Vol. 8(3), p. 1.
• Richard, M. (2010, October) Get involved, find your dream job. Middle Tennessee State University: Student Dietetic Association’s Raider Bites Newsletter, Vol. 8(2), pp.2-3.
• Richard, M. (2010, August) In the Midst of an Internship. American Dietetic Association’s Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter Vol. 20(1), p 6.
• Richard, M. (2010, Summer) A Pilot Study: Comparison of Eating Behaviors of College Students Who Self-Identify as At-Risk for Type II Diabetes and Same-Sex Cohorts Without Risk Factors for Type II Diabetes Using an Ecological Momentary Data Collection Process. Middle Tennessee State University: McNair Research Review, Vol. 8, p. 156-162.
• Richard, M. (2010, Spring) Student spotlight. American Dietetic Association Diabetes Care Educators NewsFlash Dietetic Practice Group Newsletter, Vol. 31(2), pp.12, 14. https://dpg-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/dce/resources/NewsFlash_spring10.pdf
• Richard, M. (2010, January) Healthy Eating Promotion in the Land of the Pyramids. McNair Scholar Program Newsletter, McNair Moments
• Richard, M (2009, September) MTSU Ambassadors Discover Beauty of China. McNair Scholar Program Newsletter, McNair Moments