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 | Sep 12, 2017
The field of dietetics is either getting trickier or simpler by the minute, depending on how you look at it. The profession itself includes the word “diet,” but many Registered Dietitians are trying to promote overall health versus a focus on the number on...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Sep 5, 2017
With the summer heat coming to a close and the cool autumn breeze fast approaching, it is important for us not to become stagnant in our healthful habits. It might seem desirable to cuddle up on the couch with some comfort food once the temperatures drop, but...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 18, 2005
Before I up and moved out of my parents’ home, my mom would celebrate each of my birthdays by making linguine marinara and an appetizer of shrimp cocktail. Actually, she still whipped up my special birthday dinners even after I moved out, probably to guarantee...