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...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | May 27, 2015
Life is busy, and before you know it, priorities—like eating healthfully—go out the window. The key to success is to have a plan and do your best to stick to it. Keeping on track is easy when you already have a weekly menu lined up and good foods in your home;...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Mar 8, 2015
Discover the health benefits of colorful foods like greens, reds, oranges, and purples. Learn how to incorporate these vibrant fruits and vegetables into your diet for better nutrition and wellness. Here in New York City, we have had (too) many weeks in a row of...
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...
by Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN | Dec 26, 2014
For the second year in a row, I shared kitchen duties with my mom for our family’s Christmas Eve dinner. My mom handled all the fish dishes (I’ve written about our Italian fish tradition previously here) and I was in charge of the rest, which included a...