by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 25, 2017
What better way to celebrate being in the company of people you love and feeding yourself well than planning a party of your own? Summer in northeast U.S.A. is the go-to season for healthful, colorful, and delicious fruits and vegetables and a time when families and...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 4, 2017
Enjoy your summer barbecues without compromising your health goals. Discover tips for healthier eating and staying mindful for a balanced and enjoyable summer event. Ah, summer! Along with sunny days, warmer temperatures, and the urge to want to leave work early come...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Oct 27, 2016
ICYMI, this past Monday, October 24, was Food Day, an annual national celebration headed up by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. It was created a handful of years ago to encourage Americans to be more mindful about their eating habits and take ownership...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 9, 2015
Not too long ago, some fellow dietetic interns and I created a presentation for one of our classes where we reported on research findings about how college students tend to gain weight over the 6- to 8-week span of the winter holiday season (Thanksgiving through the...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 13, 2015
There’s always a great reason to be in the company of friends, but summer is the go-to season for healthful, colorful, and delicious fruits and vegetables, so why not plan a party to celebrate both? Creating a menu doesn’t have to be stressful or sinful when you...
