…and a Happy New Year!

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 28, 2021

TW: mental health, suicide This is the face of a person diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In 1998, I had been crying every day over little things like misplacing a sock, so I started seeing a therapist. I had always been in and out of therapy since I was 19, but...

[DishWithDina] “MadeWithLove” Virtual Wellness Retreat 2021

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Nov 23, 2021

We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for our 2nd annual Virtual Wellness Retreat (via Zoom). Join us on Sat, Dec 4 & Sun, Dec 5 for a weekend-long, live, interactive, global event/fund-raiser featuring dozens of health and wellness experts and...

[FREE EVENT] Wellness Webinar: Gestational Diabetes/Healthy Pregnancy

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 12, 2021

Join us on Tuesday, August 24 from 2-3 pm Eastern Time as we share information about risk factors related to gestational diabetes and guidance to having a healthy pregnancy. Click here to register in advance for this meeting (space is limited). After registering, you...

The Need to Breastfeed

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,...

Understanding Inflammation and the Role of 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...

[FREE EVENT] Wellness Webinar: Prediabetes

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 15, 2021

Join us on Thursday, July 22 from 1-2pm Eastern Time as we share guidance and resources related to risk factors and prevention of prediabetes. Click here to register in advance for this meeting (space is limited). After registering, you will receive a confirmation...