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...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 29, 2021
Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that destroys thinking skills, memory, and slowly results in the inability to carry out simple tasks. Most cases of Alzheimer’s occur in adults over 65 years and older....
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 23, 2021
Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Every June, Men’s Health Week (usually the week leading up to and including Father’s Day) focuses on highlighting awareness of preventable health problems and encourages early detection and treatment of disease among boys and...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 15, 2021
Guest post by Angela Houlie, MS, RD The use of turmeric goes back almost 4,000 years within the Indian culture, where it was used as a culinary spice.1 Turmeric has a long history of medicinal use in South Asia with records dating back to 250 BC where they found it...
