by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 20, 2022
April is Stress Awareness Month, so let’s discuss emotional eating and comfort foods for a moment. It’s no surprise the majority of us have been undergoing an extraordinary amount of stress the past few years, more so than usual, resulting in burnout and...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 24, 2022
Our January focus has been all about meal planning, but that assumes that people have access to affordable and nutritious foods. Regardless if we are talking about whole ingredients or canned goods, let’s discuss food insecurity in the U.S. for a moment....
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 14, 2022
Earlier this week, I held a free wellness webinar (part of a monthly series; e-mail me to learn more!) where I shared the benefits of having a regular meal plan in place. This is a topic that comes up often, but especially at the beginning of the year when so many of...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 6, 2022
Guest post by Yurico Li Editor’s Note: With the start of every new year comes the countless and endless advertisements promoting weight loss–usually via a quick fix, extreme approach, or without the guidance of a qualified and credentialed health...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 10, 2021
Guest post by Alexa Guelig According to the director of the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, breastfeeding provides unmatched health benefits for babies and mothers. It is the clinical gold standard for infant feeding and nutrition,...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 20, 2021
Guest post by Pessie Ickovitz Inflammation occurs as our body responds to infection, toxins and injury. This inflammatory response is a blessing as it is a part of our immune system, a way to protect our body from harm and allow it to heal. Inflammatory cells and...
