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The Power to Stay Strong: A Caregiver’s and Patient’s Guide to Parkinson’s Wellness

Explore brain-supportive foods, treatments, and trusted resources to help manage Parkinson’s Disease. Our brains are incredibly complex and vital to every aspect of our being—controlling movement, memory, emotions, and even digestion. Brain health refers to the...

Vitalizing Your Kidneys: Nurturing Kidney Health for Life

Explore the intricate world of kidney health and discover actionable tips to nourish these vital filters. Dive into the importance of a kidney-friendly lifestyle, supported by evidence-based insights. The urinary system filters waste products and excess water from the...

Celebrating National Nutrition Month® and the Ways that Food Connects Us

Discover how food serves as a universal connector, bridging cultures, strengthening communities, and fostering relationships. Explore the multifaceted ways in which sharing meals enriches our lives. This month, we come together to celebrate National Nutrition Month®,...
‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

The DishWithDina crew is taking a break to enjoy the holidays, be with friends & family, and gear up for all the fun, fab things coming in 2018. We will be back on January 3 with new blog posts, online promotions and webinars (both free and fee-based),...

Ding! Dong! Dieting Is Dead

Ding! Dong! Dieting Is Dead

The field of dietetics is either getting trickier or simpler by the minute, depending on how you look at it. The profession itself includes the word "diet," but many Registered Dietitians are trying to promote overall health versus a focus on the number on a scale,...

Don’t Worry, Eat Happy!

Don’t Worry, Eat Happy!

Learn how to cultivate a positive relationship with food and simple tips to enjoy meals to boost your happiness. With the summer heat coming to a close and the cool autumn breeze fast approaching, it is important for us not to become stagnant in our healthful habits....

Fending off the “Freshman Fifteen”

Fending off the “Freshman Fifteen”

For most Americans, this week (or next) marks the beginning of a new school year even though TV commercials for sales on notebooks, backpacks, and other school supplies started airing months ago. If you're an adult returning to school, like I was back in 2013, there...

EVENT: Summer CSA Food Demo

REMINDER! If you're in the East Village today, Tuesday, 8/22/17, we invite you to join us from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our bi-monthly food demonstration at the Sixth Street Community Center located at 638 E. 6th Street, between Avenues B and C. Watch us prepare quick, easy...

Eating That Makes Sense

Eating That Makes Sense

Preparing or selecting meals and snacks that satisfy your senses will increase your enjoyment without carrying additional calories. The sights, smells, and even sounds of food can be quite tempting—not surprising, considering our senses play an enormous part in our...