By Helen Agresti, RD A new year is upon us which means a fresh start for our health. Here are 7 healthy tips that will help reboot your metabolism in 2018. Say good morning to your body. Drink at least 8 ounces of water when you wake up. Water purifies the body and makes for a […]
Healing Holiday Belly Bloat
December 20th, 2017
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, RDN, CSOWM, LDN We are less than a week away from Christmas. Does all the holiday eating leave you feeling bloated? Changes in eating patterns, even short-term, can affect your GI tract. Bloating, gas, heartburn, and water retention can all be symptoms of eating too many foods that are high in […]
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Holiday Food Traditions
December 13th, 2017
By: Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It starts with decorating the house, baking cookies, and shopping to find special gifts for my favorite people. The holidays are all about being together and food has always been one of the best parts of our celebrations. […]
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Forging New Connections, Rediscovering Old Ones at AME
December 10th, 2017
By Katie Siegel, PAND Media Team Member From April 5th -7th, more than 200 PAND members will converge on the Harrisburg-Hershey Holiday Inn Hotel in Grantville, Pa., for 2018’s Annual Meeting and Expo. In addition to earning continuing education credits and checking out new products in the exhibit hall, attendees will have the opportunity to […]
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The Drexel Nutrition Association is Making Waves in Philadelphia
December 9th, 2017
By Spencer Poston, Student at University of Pittsburgh, PAND media team member As many college students know, there seems to be a club for virtually every interest—and it’s no different at Drexel University in Philadelphia. One of the many clubs students are able to join is the Drexel Nutrition Association, known to members as “DNA.” […]
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Mindful Holiday Eating
December 5th, 2017
By Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN I spend a lot of time with my clients this time of year talking about holiday eating. For many, all of the sugar and spice and everything…well, it’s not so nice. After working hard to eat healthfully or manage a disease state, my clients aren’t sure how to […]
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7 Homemade Holiday Food Gifts
November 30th, 2017
by Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD Whether you have already finished your holiday shopping (yes, I know a few people that have and no, I am definitely not one of them!) hopefully these seven homemade gift ideas can help you with that list or become a treat you give yourself. (Also, for more ideas, check out these 21 […]
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Beating the Winter Blues with Nutrition
November 21st, 2017
By: Zachari Breeding, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND Winter is a difficult time for a lot of people – we stay indoors more often, the days grow shorter, and pigeon color skies means less sunny days. This can bring upon what is known as the “winter blues,” a general feeling of malaise, lethargy, and even […]
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Navigating the Buffet the Healthy Way
November 15th, 2017
By: Felicia Porrazza, MDA, RDN, LDN, Owner & Registered Dietitian at PorrazzaNutrition As we are nearing the holidays, instead of ditching your healthy eating habits until January, create a balanced strategy to avoid that dreaded weight gain. What does a balanced strategy look like? It starts with realistic expectations. Focus on weight maintenance and meal […]
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How to Become More Proficient in Motivational Interviewing
November 10th, 2017
By Kimberly Wolf RD, LDN, CDE, PAND Media Team Member “How can we better reach our patients and make a meaningful difference in their quality of lives?” This was voiced from one of my Registered Dietitian colleagues at a monthly staff meeting. People suggested ideas in hopes for improvement. Ultimately, we realized that we needed […]
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