by Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN Now that Halloween has passed, it is time to focus on one American holiday that everyone should love: Thanksgiving! While this day may be the biggest feast of the year for most people, and this post provides plenty of recipes that registered dietitians serve with their turkey, it’s […]
By Julie Stefanski, MEd, RD, LDN, CDE From October 21st to 24th, more than 12,000 nutrition professionals gathered at Chicago’s McCormick Place for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE®), offered hundreds of experts sharing the latest nutrition research along with new food […]
By: Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN As I write this, a group of my friends are completing a 100-mile bike ride in Amelia Island, Florida. That is pretty cool and pretty impressive. Just imagine all of the hard work and training that goes into being able to accomplish such a physical feat! Imagine now, […]
by Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN Halloween usually means candy galore but Pennsylvania dietitians have some simple tips on how to really enjoy the holiday with your family. Halloween can be an exciting and fun way to kick off the holiday season, but for some, instead of enjoyable festivities, it brings stress and anxiety […]
By Julie Stefanski, PAND PR & Social Media Co-Chair What do you envision when you think of being bullied as child? Maybe for you it was hair pulling on the school bus or unkind words in gym class. Bullying hurts. One would imagine as adults and as dietetics professionals we could leave that type of […]
by Laura Ali, MS, RDN, LDN You’ve probably seen, and maybe even created, displays of a variety of common (and funky looking) gourds and pumpkins every fall. The colors are rich and varied and make beautiful centerpieces or front porch displays. They are also rich, nutritious and flavorful vegetables that are easier to prepare than many […]
Healthy and tasty recipe ideas for your next tailgate or game day party! We’re in the thick of football season where the tailgates (here’s my chance to say “We Are!”) and game watching parties in full swing. Now, I’m not going to be that dietitian that says you can’t have buffalo wings or chips and dip […]
By Michelle Algeo, RDN, PAND Media Team As the Health and Nutrition Coordinator for Pittsburgh Public Schools, Elizabeth Henry, MS, RD, LDN has a pearl of wisdom to offer any school district or other organization considering conducting a plate waste study: Do it. But be prepared to be floored by the results. “We did a […]
Holidays spark the spirit of giving and with Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas around the corner; food donations are in full swing to help fight hunger. Schools are sending flyers home and local grocery stores are hosting food drives. Unfortunately, hunger is silently sweeping our nation with 42 million people struggling to find their next meal […]
By Jennifer Lynn-Pullman MA, RDN, CSOWM, LDN I have been a dietitian for a long time. In 17 years of practicing the common issue many clients have is that they simply do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. Back in 1991 the Five a Day program was launched. The program is a public-private partnership of […]
