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...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 19, 2021
I’m hard pressed to find a photo like the one above that truly represents my feelings and emotions in 2020. I spent a lot of time pretending everything was OK, doing my best to take one day at a time, trying to adjust to the new normal. Like most of you, I...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 15, 2018
In our last post, we encouraged you to get up and get moving; but, much like how a car can’t run without fuel, your muscles can’t function if you’re also on empty, so this week, we are going to teach you how to keep your engine running properly so...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 1, 2018
The Fountain of Youth may never have been found, but one of the secrets to staying young and healthy has long been discovered––regular physical activity! Along with following a nutrient-dense and varied diet, exercising consistently not only helps you maintain a...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 9, 2018
Explore the nuances of thyroid health, from understanding different conditions to exploring risk factors and evidence-based treatments. When is the last time you thought about your thyroid? Perhaps you heard someone mentioning having a sluggish thyroid or you know...
