by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | 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 the...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Oct 18, 2016
If you’re a part of my Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn network, you might have seen that I announced that my boyfriend and I will be hosting a viewing party of the Change Food live-streaming event “Growing the Good Food...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Aug 8, 2016
Macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—are vital to health and well-being. Regardless if you are a meat-eater or follow a plant-based lifestyle, it is important that you get the full range of what your body requires to function properly. The United States...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Feb 12, 2015
If you’ve been keeping track of my Twitter feed or are a part of my LinkedIn network, you know that my boyfriend and I will be hosting a viewing party of the TEDxManhattan live-streaming event “Changing the Way We Eat” at our apartment in the East...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jan 31, 2015
While the human body needs proper nourishment to survive, nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. A healthful diet can prevent or reduce the risk of certain diseases and chronic illnesses, but sometimes, certain foods can cause adverse reactions. Not everybody...