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 | 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 | May 25, 2017
We just wrapped up National Women’s Health Week and it got me thinking, being a national woman and all, how most of my clients and classmates––females in their 20s and 30s––are just now developing their identities, getting their first...
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...
