by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 29, 2024
Safeguard against chronic diseases and promote family involvement for optimal wellness. Implement simple strategies during Every Kid Healthy Week—and beyond—to empower your family toward a healthier future. Establishing healthy eating habits in childhood sets the...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 31, 2024
February is Heart Health Awareness Month and we’re here to help you take care of your ticker. Considering all of the factors that affect our health, we hope you find these strategies and tips useful and doable. In the United States, heart disease is a leading cause of...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 2, 2024
Explore the intricate connection between mental health and eating habits. Discover how it affects your relationship with food and body image. Unveil the link to unhealthy eating patterns. As a Registered Dietitian, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 27, 2023
At present, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which are poised to become global epidemics. Primarily, IBD is characterized by the repetitive inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, and it can occur...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 20, 2022
Mindful eating is the practice of fully engaging with your food, paying attention to each bite, and savoring the flavors and textures. It’s no surprise the majority of us have been undergoing an extraordinary amount of stress the past few years—more so than...
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....