by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 18, 2021
Guest post by Carley Higgins and Lori Marshall Do you find yourself sleepy on a daily basis, reaching for caffeine to keep your eyes from shutting at work, or longing for that midday nap? If so, you are not alone. Fifty-five percent of Americans say they feel sleepy...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 16, 2021
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Kidney Health and Function One out of every 3 adults in America is at risk for kidney disease according to the National Kidney Foundation. More alarmingly, kidney disease typically is undetected until it is very advanced and, with no cure,...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Feb 27, 2021
Guest post by Trisha Zhou In our appearance-obsessed society, we seem to forget that most images we see are an illusion; a thin person can absolutely have coronary heart disease and high cholesterol, and an overweight person, too, can have a restrictive eating...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Feb 23, 2021
Guest post by Chelsea Mangold, MPH, RD2b It’s the month of LOVE @ DWD! To celebrate, we are focusing on the theme of practicing self- love via self-care. One of the best ways to incorporate self-care is to make sure you’re nourishing yourself well! The...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 21, 2021
Guest post by Lyla Joffe Overview Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B-9), essential for the cell regeneration occurring daily. During pregnancy, the body is supplying nutrients for itself as well as for the fetus, and so requiring increased stores...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 20, 2021
Guest post by Alexa Guelig Start the new year by kick starting new kitchen habits. With our everyday bustling lives and these unprecedented times that have thrown our schedules completely off, our food choices can often be put on the back burner. Meal planning is an...