by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 8, 2021
Guest post by Louise Chen We commonly accept that fresh fruits and vegetables contain the most nutrients compared to frozen and canned produce. After all, fresh produce does not get processed and maintains its natural shape and color. However, different...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 1, 2021
Guest post by Angela Houlie, MS, RD2Be School age is an important time of growth and development for children as they experience physical, mental, emotional, and social changes.1 Good nutrition is foundational in supporting growth and learning potential. Energy...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 25, 2021
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Food Allergies vs. Intolerances These terms are often used interchangeably, but each produces a specific reaction in the body and varies greatly in severity. The reactions from allergens and food intolerances elicit harmful and potentially...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 18, 2021
Explore symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and the latest research on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Guest post by Hema Cherukooru Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by repetitive inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s disease and...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 6, 2021
Probiotics have emerged as a popular health food in the food industry due to the growing demand for functional food properties in this era. Guest post by Joo Shan Ooi Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Apr 5, 2021
By Lori Marshall, BS, NDTR, Dietetic Intern March is National Nutrition Month and the theme is Personalize Your Plate. As a future dietitian, I support starting with the basics: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood twice a week, eating breakfast, exploring...
