by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 18, 2017
The percentage of children with obesity nationwide has more than tripled since the 1970s1. The current average diet for the majority of nationwide kids consists of chips, candy, and soda, along with a not-so-nutritious school lunch and frequent fast food dinners....
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 12, 2017
Ah, poop. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last four-plus years of studying nutrition, it’s that Registered Dietitians loooooove to talk about poop. And why shouldn’t we? It’s the one way to determine how healthy our...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 5, 2017
It’s fitting that April is Stress Awareness Month, being that I, along with so many of my friends, classmates, and colleagues, are suffering from anxiety and malaise lately. For me, it’s the perpetual reprioritization of school assignments and business...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 28, 2017
I often tell people that I’m very busy and important––busier than Oprah, if that’s even a relevant reference these days. Starting a private practice while finishing grad school and landing a lovely little part-time weekly gig as an in-house prenatal...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 22, 2016
The end of a year is often time for reflection. For me, this has been both one of the best and worst years I’ve ever experienced. While I’m glad 2016 is over, I am grateful for so many of the opportunities that came my way and am looking forward to my...
