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
As a Registered Dietitian, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that our mental health has on our eating habits and vice versa. It’s a connection that can’t be ignored, yet many healthcare providers may miss the subtle signs that patients...
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....
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...