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...
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 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 | 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...
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...
