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Understanding Inflammation and the Role of Nutrition

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jul 20, 2021

Guest post by Pessie Ickovitz Inflammation occurs as our body responds to infection, toxins and injury. This inflammatory response is a blessing as it is a part of our immune system, a way to protect our body from harm and allow it to heal. Inflammatory cells and...

The Ancient Spice: Turmeric and Its Golden Properties

by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Jun 15, 2021

Guest post by Angela Houlie, MS, RD The use of turmeric goes back almost 4,000 years within the Indian culture, where it was used as a culinary spice.1 Turmeric has a long history of medicinal use in South Asia with records dating back to 250 BC where they found it...

Got Stress? Keep It in Check Through Your Diet: The Intersection Between Food and Your Mood

by Dina | 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...