By Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, LDN When the holiday season rolls around, you better believe that even nutrition experts are excited for sweet treats and indulgent bites! We know that one day (or a few) won’t make or break your overall health and that a healthful eating pattern is more about consistently taking in […]
By: Helen Agresti RDN Celebrating and feasting come easy on St. Patrick’s Day with parades, Irish dancing, green beer, corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes. It’s a day my family prepares to celebrate weeks in advance. We have a strong bloodline of Irish ancestry, which calls for decorating our home with shamrocks galore and mapping out […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, CSOWM, RDN, LDN Now that we finally have warm temperatures in Pennsylvania it’s time to fire up those grills! Traditionally grilled food like hamburgers, hot dogs, and ribs are high fat/high calorie choices. There are so many healthier options to cook on the grill. Here is a list of vegetable, fruit, […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Good Irish Food: Not what you might expect! By Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN My husband and I took a vacation in Ireland last fall. It was a wonderful trip full of beautiful scenery, nail biting country drives and wonderful food. Yes, wonderful, delicious food. I know, Ireland is not […]
By Jennifer Pullman MA, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Back to school time is here. Kids are slowly starting back to school. Not only is school in session, but after school activities are starting up again too. You know what this means? Families all over the country will need quick, easy, and healthy meals to get […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, CSOWM, RDN, LDN June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. I find in my practice that most people (me included) don’t eat enough fresh fruit and veggies. One of the easiest ways to eat more fruit and vegetables is to add both to your meals. I asked dietitians from […]
by Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 30 – 40 percent of the food supply ends up as waste. That translates to an estimated $161 billion dollars in food that ends up in landfills and millions of calories and nutrients lost, wasted money and increased methane gas emissions. […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, RDN, CSOWM, LDN Memorial Day is around corner and so is BBQ season. Pennsylvania Dietitians are sharing their favorite and healthier recipes perfect for your next cookout. Why make the same only cookout favorites? Instead of the usual burgers, hotdogs, and potato salad, try something different this year! Beverages Peach Green […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, RDN, LDN Easter is just a few weeks away. If you have been working hard in the beginning of 2017 at improving your diet, holidays can be more worrisome than enjoyable. The abundance of food and drink options at holiday celebrations can be stressful for some people. As dietitians we do […]
