Don't eat carbs. Don't eat past 7 p.m. Protein is good for you. No protein is bad for you.

Bombarded by different messages and quick fixes, people often give up healthy eating in pure despair.

Or they turn to registered dieticians like Cymone Hollis, the president of the Bermuda Dieticians Association, who can help them choose healthy living options.

The BDA is a group of nutrition professionals committed to promoting the health and well-being of the local community through their expertise in food and nutrition.

Mixed messages and myths surrounding what dieticians do have lead the association to declare today the Dietician Awareness Day.

In doing so, they will make the necessary stop at Johnny Barnes' corner and hope to get the message out through the media.

"We are the most credible sources of food and nutrition information," said Ms Hollis. "I think many people are not really aware of registered dieticians. There are people who are not giving out correct information."

Registered dieticians, however, are trained for years starting with a degree from an accredited college followed by a supervised programme or internship of between 900 and 1,800 hours.

Dieticians help with a variety of nutritional counselling and education for everyone — no matter how old or young.

Rather then putting people on diets, however, dieticians are trained to work with the person and their doctor to create meal plans appropriate for their needs, budget and lifestyle.

Ms Hollis chose her career after her own weight battles and a stint at Weight Watchers.

Studying to be a dietician at college seemed to fit with her decision to lead a healthier life.

And that decision has served her well as she continues to help others who struggle with weight or other diet-related problems.

For more information about the association call 239-3567.