Fresh, Frozen, or Canned: They’re All Nutritious

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 8, 2021

Guest post by Louise Chen  We commonly accept that fresh fruits and vegetables contain the most nutrients compared to frozen and canned produce. After all, fresh produce does not get processed and maintains its natural shape and color. However, different...

Personalizing Your Plate on a Budget

by Dina | Apr 5, 2021

By Lori Marshall, BS, NDTR, Dietetic Intern March is National Nutrition Month and the theme is Personalize Your Plate. As a future dietitian, I support starting with the basics: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seafood twice a week, eating breakfast, exploring...

Cool as a Cucumber

by Dina | Jul 25, 2017

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 friends tend to gather regularly for graduations, weddings, picnics, and backyard barbecues. What better way to celebrate being in...

10 Steps to Shopping at Your Local NYC Farmers’ Market

by Dina | Jun 20, 2017

Farmers’ market season is almost in full swing again! While many farmers’ markets are open year-round, truly the best time to shop locally is mid-summer to late fall, when most everything is in season and incredibly fresh. Learning how to shop for local produce at...

Summertime…and the Eating Is Easy

by Dina | 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...